Author: cbanaszak@riponsociety.org
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – February 18, 2025
“As a people we are indeed beyond measure fortunate in the characters of the two greatest of our public men, Washington and Lincoln.” Address in Hodgenville, Kentucky February 12, 1909
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Obernolte, Bera Discuss Future of AI, Bipartisan Task Force
WASHINGTON, DC – As AI continues to change the global landscape for America, its allies, and its adversaries, The Ripon Society and Franklin Center hosted a discussion featuring remarks from the U.S. House of Representatives Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Chair Jay Obernolte and fellow task force member Rep. Ami Bera.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – February 11, 2025
“The problems that confront us in this age are, after all, in their essence the same as those that have always confronted free people striving to secure and to keep free government.” The Strenuous Life 1899
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Gonzales & Ciscomani Discuss Effort to Secure America’s Southern Border
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a dinner discussion this past Tuesday evening with Congressmen Tony Gonzales and Juan Ciscomani who are at the forefront of the effort to secure America’s southern border and put in place an immigration system that serves the American people the best.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – February 4, 2025
“In life as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard; don’t foul and don’t shirk, but hit the line hard.” The Strenuous Life April 10, 1899
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – January 28, 2025
“…the people who wish to work for decent politics must work practically, and yet must not swerve from their devotion to a high ideal. They must actually do things, and not merely confine themselves to criticizing those that do them.” “True Americanism”
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Ernst Discusses New Role as Chair of Senate DOGE Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) appeared Wednesday afternoon before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the effort she is leading on Capitol Hill to rein in excessive government spending and waste.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – January 21, 2025
“No President ever enjoyed himself in the Presidency as much as I did; and no President after leaving the office took as much joy in life as I am taking.” Letter to Lady Delamere March 7, 1911
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Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with 14 New Members of the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion yesterday morning with 14 new Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, who discussed some of the challenges facing the people they represent and their priorities for the coming year.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – January 14, 2025
“Prosperity can only permanently come to this country on a basis of honesty and fair treatment for all.” Speech in Louisville, Kentucky April 3, 1912
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – January 7, 2025
“It is a good thing to have a sound body, it is a better thing to have a sound mind; but what we need is that which is greater than body or mind – character.” Speech in Sioux Falls, South Dakota April 6, 1903
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – December 31, 2024
“May all good fortune attend you and yours throughout the year that is opening.” Letter to Jacob Riis January 8, 1902