The gifts exchanged by national leaders are important symbols both of the respect a leader has for his counterpart but also the regard Americans have for, in this case, the British people. Taking a lesson from Mr. Brown, these gifting opportunities allow for reflection on the rich history shared by two nations and selecting a unique gift from that history which echoes a strong positive statement about today is greatly appreciated by everyone in both countries. This approach will reassure the American people most of all that the difficult times we see in Washington, Wall Street and Main Street are being managed professionally with considered forethought and not being handled in real-time or with 5 minutes' preparation.