BP Chairman apologizes to Americans for oil spill
By APWednesday, June 16, 2010
BP Chairman apologizes for oil spill
WASHINGTON — BP chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg has apologized to the American people for his company’s devastating Gulf oil spill.
Svanberg also expressed appreciation to Americans for their patience as the company works to end the spill.
He made the remarks Wednesday following a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.
Svanberg expressed sorrow for victims of the spill, saying “This tragic accident … should have never happened.”
Eleven people died in the April 20 explosion at the well site.
Filed under: Accidents and Disasters
Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, Environmental Concerns, North America, United States, Washington
Tags: Accidents, Barack Obama, Environmental Concerns, North America, United States, Washington
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