Washington, DC (Rotters) - The White House late this evening grudgingly admitted that the president's prized wristwatch had indeed been taken from him in Albania. They steadfastly insisted that it had not been taken from his wrist as had been widely reported in the press, but that it had been stolen from the president's pants front pocket after it had been removed and placed there by Mr. Bush. The watch apparently surfaced for sale early this morning on the German eBay website, and was quickly removed after an anonymous buyer fronted €100,000 for it. The White House refused to either confirm or deny that it was responsible for the purchase.
The watch was reportedly identified through an inscription on the back identifying it as a gift from Disney CEO Michael Eisner, that said "Your keys to the Kingdom, M.E.".
"The watch does indeed have some sentimental value," stated White House press secretary Tony Snow, "and we look forward to returning the president's successful visit to Albania to one with all positive memories for him."
The president was seen earlier today hosting a luncheon for Republican senators in an effort to resurrect his stalled immigration legislation. "I fear that the president's timing is off on this issue," stated Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, "He's running way too late."
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