WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama lashed out at BP in the first Oval Office address of his presidency Tuesday, accusing the British oil giant of recklessness and swearing not to rest until the company has paid for the damage it has caused.
The president, in a prime-time speech that sought to reassure the country he was in command of the crisis, said the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has caused much sadness and anger and he warned there would be more damage before the spill is contained.
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