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Barack Obama: It was reassuring. He was very concerned. I think he was truthful in what he, you know, the way - he took time to see…

On the recordJune 9, 2010
It was reassuring. He was very concerned. I think he was truthful in what he, you know, the way - he took time to see every one of us, every single one of us and spent a few minutes visiting with us, and very sincere in what he wanted to do. So I was very impressed and I really appreciate the opportunity to talk to him.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Billy Anderson describes his meeting with President Obama and his impression of the president's concern for the families of the Deepwater Horizon victims.

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