circa 10:53 am (PDT): Conclusion of Obama’s Press Conference on the Oil Spill
Obama: (paraphrase) This is what I wake up to and what I go to bed thinking about.
I think everypody understands that when we foul the environment, that has concrete implications for us and for future generations.
Obama then told a story of his daughter, Malia, asking, "have you plugged the hole yet, daddy?"
Obama: "I grew up in Hawaii where the ocean is sacred"
"How are we caring for this incredible bounty that we have?"
"When big crises happen, it forces us to do some soul-searching."
Obama then said we all have to be part of this soul-searching process, but in the meantime, it’s his job to get it fixed.
"I take responsibility."
"It is my job to make sure that everything is done to shut this down."
About Drew Dellinger
Drew Dellinger, Ph.D., is an internationally known speaker, poet, writer, and teacher whose keynotes and poetry performances—which address ecology, justice, cosmology, and connectedness—have inspired minds and hearts around the world. He is also a consultant, filmmaker, and founder of Planetize the Movement.
Dellinger has presented at over 1400 events across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. He has spoken and performed at numerous conferences—including TEDWomen, Bioneers, the Green Festival, the Dream Reborn, and the Parliament of the World’s Religions—as well as colleges and universities, poetry venues, protests, and places of worship.
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