Obama addresses citizens

Obama Speaks on NYC Incident and Oil Spill

The President Calls the Oil Spill a Potentially Unprecedented Disaster

President Barack Obama addressed citizens at a press conference in Louisiana today, where he stressed that the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could jeopardize the lives of thousands of Americans.

Obama spoke at length about the BP oil spill, and also addressed concerns about the bomb scare in Times Square. He insisted that the government was willing to do whatever it took to protect the American People.

“From day one, we prepared and planned for the worst while hoping for the best,” said Obama. “I’m not going to rest or be satisfied until the leak is stopped at the source, the oil is contained and cleaned up, and these people can return to their normal daily lives.”

The magnitude of the oil spill was not lost on the president.

“We’re dealing with a massive and potentially unprecedented environmental disaster,” said Obama.

While the president assured citizens that he would not rest until the situation was resolved, he was quick to point out who was at fault.

“BP is responsible, and BP will be paying the bill,” said Obama. “Every American should know, your government will do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, to stop this crisis.”

The president began his press conference with statements regarding the failed bombing in New York City over the weekend. He was quick to commend city officials, and citizens, for a job well done.

“I want to commend the work of the NYPD, the New York Fire Department, and the FBI, which responded swiftly and aggressively to a dangerous situation,” said Obama. “And I also want to commend the vigilant citizens who noticed this suspicious activity and reported it to the authorities.”

Although an arrest has yet to be made in the attempted bombing incident, Obama made it clear that the government was looking into who organized the attack.

“We're going to do what's necessary to protect the American people, to determine who is behind this potentially deadly act, and to see that justice is done,” said Obama.