There are now more than 20, 000 men and women in the region working around the clock to contain and clean up the oil.

WHITEHOUSE: A Full and Vigorous Accounting of the BP Oil Spill

Today, there are more than 20, 000 people in the region working around the clock to contain and clean up this spill.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Assesses BP Oil Spill Response

But so far we have about 20, 000 people in the region who are working around the clock to contain and clean up this oil.

WHITEHOUSE: Deepwater BP Oil Spill: Presidential Press Conference