By — Mike Fritz Mike Fritz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/key-moments-in-obamas-oil-disaster-response Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter President Obama’s Response to Oil Disaster: Video Timeline Politics Jun 16, 2010 1:31 PM EDT 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Mike Fritz Mike Fritz Mike Fritz is the deputy senior producer for field segments at PBS NewsHour.
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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now