The Christmas Gift

The time is mid December some year, and Norway has a new ambassador in the USA since two months. The telephone rings at his office.
- Good morning Mr Ambassador, I'm from the New York Times, I wonder what you would like for Christmas present.
The new ambassador isn't stupid. He goes strictly by the rules, so there won't be any scandal.
- Listen now Mr. I don't want any present. A present would be seen at as a bribe, and I won't let that happen: said the ambassador.
The next day, the phone rings again.
- Good morning Mr Ambassador, I'm from the New York Times. I'm still interested in what you would like to have for Christmas present.
The ambassador explains why he can't take any gifts, and the conversation ends. The next day, the New York Times journalist rings again. This time the ambassador is quite upset.
- I thought, I told you already. No presents!
Then he said.
- Ok a fruit bowl would be nice, it really would.
Now he hopes the journalist will leave him. He is also sure; a fruit bowl is harmless and won't cause any scandal.

Two days later, the New York Times writes......
WHAT THE AMBASSADORS WANT FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Germany's ambassador wishes a stable economy in the world.
France's ambassador wants continued good east-west relations
Sweden's ambassador wishes an end of the starvations in the third world.
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Norway's ambassador wants a fruit bowl.