Video: A president pockets ceremonial pen?

Pictures of Czech President Vaclav Klaus apparently pocketing a ceremonial pen on a visit to Chile are causing a sensation on the internet, according to Euronews.

A now widely-viewed video shows Klaus admiring the pen during a news conference with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, then holding it under the table where he appears to put it in his pocket.

Czech presidential spokesman Radim Ochvat said Klaus had a right to take the pen, which presidents and their delegations get on state visits.

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