President Obama understands that, as a nation founded by those who fled religious persecution, freedom of religion is central to who we are as Americans. Our rights are not given to us by government, they are endowed by our Creator. — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
Before we announced Judge Merric Garland, people were saying they would not even deign to meet with him. And we're also aware that early… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
I'm indebted to the teachers who shaped me - from the Sisters of St. Joseph at St. Croix Catholic elementary to the monks of… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
Sunday afternoons at a parish center - or a community center - is familiar territory for me. — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
We've seen some good progress, some good forward momentum. We have about Republican senators who have now indicated that they'll meet with Judge Merric… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
President Obama understands that, as a nation founded by those who fled religious persecution, freedom of religion is central to who we are as… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
We're happy to see, obviously, the resounding support for Judge [Merric] Garland, an unbelievable - unbelievably strong, unquestioned excellence as a judge for the… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
The bottom line is this. When it comes to preventing violent extremism and terrorism in the United States, Muslim Americans are not part of… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
Preventing radicalization that leads to violence here in America is part of our larger strategy to decisively defeat al Qaeda. — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image
As a husband, father and public servant, I'm thankful for the counsel and wisdom of my older brothers - Bill, who was a priest,… — Denis McDonough Copy Share Image