I made a commitment in my visits here that I was going to stand with you not just until the well was closed, and not just until the oil was cleaned up — but until you have fully recovered from the damage that has been done.
Press Release: Remarks of President Barack Obama on Gulf Coast Recovery in Panama City Beach
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