President George W. Bush checks out the air up there as he welcomes Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers in the East Room Jan. 28. "Being champs on the court means you've got to be champs off the court, as well," said the President. "And I know these players understand that every time they do something, some kid is watching. Every time they say something, some kid is listening. And I want to thank the players who understand that with victory comes huge responsibility, to encourage people to make the right choices in life." White House photo by Tina Hager.

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President George W. Bush checks out the air up there as he welcomes Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers in the East Room Jan. 28. "Being champs on the court means you've got to be champs off the court, as well," said the President. "And I know these players understand that every time they do something, some kid is watching. Every time they say something, some kid is listening. And I want to thank the players who understand that with victory comes huge responsibility, to encourage people to make the right choices in life." White House photo by Tina Hager.