President Obama's Response to Oil Disaster: Video Timeline

OIL SPILL -- June 16, 2010 at 1:31 PM EDT

President Obama's Response to Oil Disaster: Video Timeline

Since the Gulf oil spill disaster began in April, President Obama's rhetoric has evolved as the crisis has grown - and as the administration faced calls for a stronger federal response.

Watch a highlight reel of key moments in the president's public remarks -- starting with the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig through Tuesday night's Oval Office address to the nation.

Also, be sure to check out analysis and opinion from a variety of experts and analysts in Obama's Annotated Oval Office Address.

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