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| | By SceneDaily Staff Defending Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson met with President George W. Bush at the White House on Tuesday as part of his visit to Washington, D.C.
Johnson, wife Chandra, car owner Rick Hendrick and other members of the NASCAR community spent time meeting with politicians on Capital Hill, in addition to the Johnsons' visit with Bush.
Among the government officials included on the tour were Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Elizabeth Dole.
"You know, one of the things I love about NASCAR is not only are these great athletes, but they're socially minded folks," Bush said. "Chandra and Jimmie and I met several times - one time at a place where the folks of NASCAR are putting something back into the community to help the less fortunate. In this case it happened to be in a place called Victory Junction, in North Carolina, and it was a fabulous experience.
"And I want to thank you all very much for taking your fame and lending it to help somebody in need. It's really what makes America a great place. You're leaders on the track and leaders off the track."
| | Posted February 06, 2008 , 9:12 pm EST
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