National Right to Life Committee Press Statement

National Right to Life calls on Notre Dame to rescind Obama invitation

WASHINGTON – Today (March 23, 2009) the National Right to Life Committee, the nation's largest pro-life organization, called upon University of Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to rescind the University's invitation to Barack Obama to speak at Notre Dame's commencement May 17.

"Notre Dame's invitation to the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history is a betrayal of the University's mission and an affront to all who believe in the sanctity and dignity of human life," said Anthony J. Lauinger, National Right to Life Vice-President (and father of seven Notre Dame alumni and one current student.) "We call upon Father Jenkins to rescind the invitation and stand up for the millions of unborn children who face death under Obama Administration policies."

In a letter to Father Jenkins, Mr. Lauinger pointed out that, through words and actions, Barack Obama has launched a comprehensive anti-life agenda that targets decades of life-saving policies while treating the views of pro-life Americans with complete contempt. The full text of Mr. Lauinger's letter is printed below.

"As a Notre Dame parent and supporter, I am outraged by this invitation to Barack Obama. I have apologized to my eight children for the poor guidance I provided them when I encouraged them to enroll at Notre Dame," Lauinger said.

The National Right to Life Committee is the nation's largest pro-life group with affiliates in all 50 states and over 3,000 local chapters nationwide. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect those threatened by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Your Immediate Action is Needed

Contact the President of the University of Notre Dame, Reverend John I. Jenkins, and ask him to rescind the University's invitation to President Barack Obama to speak at the Notre Dame Commencement on May 17.

How to Contact the President of Notre Dame:

1. Call Father Jenkins at 574.631.3903 or 574.631.5000.

2. Email Father Jenkins at President@nd.edu

3. Write him at:

University of Notre Dame
Reverend John I. Jenkins CSS
Office of the President
400 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Please either call, email or write Father Jenkins and ask him to rescind the invitation to President Obama.

Demonstration Confirmed for May 17, 2009

Prolife students at Notre Dame have received official permission to hold a prayerful and constructive demonstration on the South Quad of the University of Notre Dame between 11a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of Commencement. The students of this coalition would like to extend an invitation to all those interested in joining them on campus on May 17 as they respectfully give witness to Notre Dame's Catholic identity and prolife principles.

Here is a link with more details: http://ndresponse.com/commencement.html

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National Right to Life Committee Press Statement National Right to Life calls on Notre Dame to rescind Obama invitation WASHINGTON – Today (March 23, 2009) the National Right to Life Committee, the nation's largest pro-life organization, called upon University of Notre Dame president Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to rescind the University's invitation to Barack Obama to speak at Notre Dame's commencement May 17. "Notre Dame's invitation to the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history is a betrayal of the University's mission and an affront to all who believe in the sanctity and dignity of human life," said Anthony J. Lauinger, National Right to Life Vice-President (and father of seven Notre Dame alumni and one current student.) "We call upon Father Jenkins to rescind the invitation and stand up for the millions of unborn children who face death under Obama Administration policies." In a letter to Father Jenkins, Mr. Lauinger pointed out that, through words and actions, Barack Obama has launched a comprehensive anti-life agenda that targets decades of life-saving policies while treating the views of pro-life Americans with complete contempt. The full text of Mr. Lauinger's letter is printed below. "As a Notre Dame parent and supporter, I am outraged by this invitation to Barack Obama. I have apologized to my eight children for the poor guidance I provided them when I encouraged them to enroll at Notre Dame," Lauinger said. The National Right to Life Committee is the nation's largest pro-life group with affiliates in all 50 states and over 3,000 local chapters nationwide. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect those threatened by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia and assisted suicide.	Your Immediate Action is Needed Contact the President of the University of Notre Dame, Reverend John I. Jenkins, and ask him to rescind the University's invitation to President Barack Obama to speak at the Notre Dame Commencement on May 17. How to Contact the President of Notre Dame: 1. Call Father Jenkins at 574.631.3903 or 574.631.5000. 2. Email Father Jenkins at President@nd.edu 3. Write him at: University of Notre Dame Reverend John I. Jenkins CSS Office of the President 400 Main Building Notre Dame, IN 46556 Please either call, email or write Father Jenkins and ask him to rescind the invitation to President Obama. Demonstration Confirmed for May 17, 2009 Prolife students at Notre Dame have received official permission to hold a prayerful and constructive demonstration on the South Quad of the University of Notre Dame between 11a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of Commencement. The students of this coalition would like to extend an invitation to all those interested in joining them on campus on May 17 as they respectfully give witness to Notre Dame's Catholic identity and prolife principles. Here is a link with more details: http://ndresponse.com/commencement.html
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