Barack Obama

Well, BP caused this spill. We don't yet know exactly what happened, but whether it's a combination of human error, them cutting corners on safety or a whole other variety of variables, they're responsible.

Has the president done enough? Has he made the emotional connection that so many people feel are necessary?

I think he needs to give the nation, in my opinion, a conservationist speech, talking about what an heirloom the Gulf of Mexico is and why we need to fight for it right now.

I've been skeptical all along because MMS, a division in the Department of Interior from day one has been under legal scrutiny. The president's had to fire Elizabeth Burnbalm, the head of MMS, meaning the government is not free on this.

But without comprehensive immigration reform -- that is Congress's responsibility -- we are not going to solve this problem.

Until that happens, it would be irresponsible of me to lift that moratorium.

I have said in the past that we need to transition to a more clean energy future. But we're not going to do that overnight. We've got to have domestic oil production, and I am supportive of offshore drilling if it can be done safely and it…

You know, I am furious at this entire situation. Because this is an example of where somebody didn't think through the consequences of their actions. And it is imperiling not just a handful of people. This is imperiling an entire way of…

We're not out of the woods yet. People are still hurting.

This puts American citizens potentially in a unfair situation.

The worst case scenario was even worse than what we're seeing now.

People are still hurting.

The lack of action to fix the broken system at the federal level is unacceptable.

This is the best job on earth.

The relationship between the United States and India will be a defining partnership in the 21st century.

The United States values our partnership not because of where India is on a map, but because of what we share and where we can go together.

BP caused this spill.

Security measures alone won’t fix the broken borders; there needs to be comprehensive immigration reform.

I look forward to advancing our partnership, to experiencing all that India and its people and its incredible ancient culture have to offer.

Ultimately, this is about the people down in the Gulf who are being impacted.

It would be irresponsible of me to lift that moratorium.

I am furious at this entire situation.

Try to be in the first group because there's much less competition.

India is indispensable to the future that we seek, a future of security and prosperity for all nations.

I will try this in India.