Barack Obama actually said...

The passing of Lt. Finn is a reminder of the sacrifices that generations have made to preserve the freedoms we hold dear.

If nothing else, this disaster should serve as a wake-up call that it's time to move forward on this legislation.

The Federal Government is also directing the effort to contain and clean up the damage from the spill, which is now the largest effort of it...

In case you're wondering who's responsible, I take responsibility. It is my job to make sure that everything is done to shut this down.