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Barack Obama: I ultimately take responsibility for solving this crisis. I'm the president. And the buck stops with me.

On the recordMay 30, 2010
I ultimately take responsibility for solving this crisis. I'm the president. And the buck stops with me.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama takes responsibility for the government's response to the oil spill.

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