Posted on 04/27/2009 1:17:07 PM PDT by NYer
Statement by Father John Jenkins on the Laetare Medal... and that's it.
The following statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, is in response to the decision by Mary Ann Glendon to decline acceptance of the University’s Laetare Medal:
“We are, of course, disappointed that Professor Glendon has made this decision. It is our intention to award the Laetare Medal to another deserving recipient, and we will make that announcement as soon as possible.” (University of Notre Dame Office of News & Information)
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“President Obama is disappointed by former Ambassador Mary Glendon’s decision, but he looks forward to delivering an inclusive and respectful speech at the Notre Dame graduation, a school with a rich history of fostering the exchange of ideas. While he is honored to have the support of millions of people of all faiths, he does not govern with the expectation that everyone sees eye to eye with him on every position, and the spirit of debate and healthy disagreement on important issues is part of what he loves about this country.”
Jen Psaki, White House Deputy Press Secretary
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Bill Ayers?
Father Pflager?
Rod Blagojovich?
Rev Wright?
Ahmadenijad?
Fidel or Rauol Castro?
Al Gore?
Hillary?
No problem for Notre Dame, the possibilities are endless.
I am full of admiration for Mary Ann Glendon’s principled action.
The White House statement refers to how Mr. Obama “governs.” I was under the impression that he has only a share of the authority parceled out by the Constitution.
It would be a consolation prize for Caroline Kennedy not getting the Vatican Ambassadorship.
John Kerry will be honored to accept this years Laetare Medal.
He will put it next to his three unearned purple hearts and the three band aids that correspond to them.
God bless this good woman. ND should not have said that it would award the medal to another until they had found someone who would accept it. They may well end up with even more egg on their faces.
Sadly, you're right.
If some Freeper actually had the time and initiative to send our suggestions to Jenkins it would be GREAT. That is a very good idea!
We can hope.
E-Bay?
I second that!
I’m surprised the WH response doesn’t use the word ‘rules’ instead of ‘governs’. Maybe they’re saving that for next year...
CAROLINE KENNEDY!!!!! Yeah that’s the one who should get this reward!! Thank GOD for Mary Ann Glendon!!
Murder never hurt a Kennedy.
The good father is waiting to hear from Obama as to what he is supposed to do and who shoulod recieve the award.
Sorry... Obambi doesn't care to debate or listen to opposing views. He said the same thing before rescinding the ban on embryo stem cell research. It sounds all cozy, but there is no room for debate with these people.
If he had any respect for the Catholic Church he would have respectfully declined the invitation to speak there, knowing the furor he would be causing.
Good for Mary Ann Glendon. I applaud her standing on principle. “See you Laetare!”
Agreed.
That can always give it to Kmiec. It’s not an ambassadorship to the Vatican, but he needs something for his betrayal.
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