Barack Obama: “This $20 billion will provide substantial assurance that the claims…”

On the recordJune 15, 2010

This $20 billion will provide substantial assurance that the claims people and businesses have will be honored.

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Obama discusses the establishment of a $20 billion escrow fund by BP for claims related to the oil spill.

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Barack Obama: “This $20 billion will provide substantial assurance that the claims people and businesses have will be honored.”