events 2010
President Obama’s Oval Office Address on BP Oil Spill & Energy
The President addresses the American people from the Oval Office for the first time on the ongoing Administration-wide response to the BP oil spill.
June 16, 2010 — Having just returned from the Gulf, the President gave his first Oval Office address on the BP oil spill and the urgent need to turn towards a clean energy future. President Obama outlined his commitment to fighting the full impacts of the BP oil spill with everything we’ve got for as long as it takes.
For more information on federal response resources, volunteer opportunities, and assistance for those in affected areas visit WhiteHouse.gov/Deepwater-BP-Oil-Spill.