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Obama Addresses Oil Spill

President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill

President Obama addresses Gulf Coast Oil Spill, BP Responsible



Speaking in Lousianna, May 5, 2010, United States President Obama addresses the public on the hazardous oil spill along the Gulf of Mexico, saying that the government will to whatever it takes to clean up the oil.

“We are dealing with a massive, potentially unprecedented environmental disaster,” said Obama. "The oil that is still leaking from the well could seriously damage the economy and the environment of our Gulf states."

The oil spill was caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, which was carrying out work on behalf of BP. After an explosion the rig sank. Eleven workers are still missing.

Obama says the focus now is to prevent further damage and efforts are being made to stop the leak.


“From day one we have prepared for the worst, while we have hoped for the best,” said Obama.


According to Obama, BP is being held responsible for this leak and will be paying for the damages.