'We Will Turn Their Grief Into Action'

This afternoon, Speaker Pelosi met with family members of individuals who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico:

On the meeting, the Speaker said:

On behalf of my colleagues, I conveyed our sympathy and sorrow to these family members. We will turn their grief into action. We will ensure that BP and other responsible parties are held fully accountable for their actions, liability issues are addressed to prevent corporations from shortchanging victims and their families, and safety is improved for American workers.

These family members have taken their pain and turned to advocacy - in the memory of their loved ones and to ensure future generations never have to face such personal loss.