Author: cbanaszak@riponsociety.org
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Wisdom from our 26th President – August 18, 2026
“Government by the people means that the people have the right to do their own thinking and to do their own speaking about their public servants.” The Kansas City Star April 6, 1918
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – August 11, 2026
“In achieving good government the fundamental factor must be the character of the average citizen.” Speech in Antietam, Maryland September 17, 1903
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – August 4, 2026
“I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life; I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” Speech in Des Moines, Iowa November 4, 1910
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Moreno Makes the Case for Keeping Chinese Vehicles Out of the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – With Chinese automakers flooding markets around the world, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), who discussed his legislation to keep Chinese-made vehicles out of the U.S. market and laid out why he believes the threat they pose is too significant to ignore.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – July 28, 2026
“If the man does his duty as a man, if he is fearless and honorable, upright in his dealings with his fellows, if he does his duty to his family, to the state, that is all that we have the right to ask about him.” Speech at the Exposition Building, Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 10, 1899
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – July 21, 2026
“We must strive in good faith to play a great part in the world. We cannot avoid meeting great issues. All that we can determine for ourselves is whether we shall meet them well or ill.” Speech in Chicago, Illinois April 10, 1899
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Tulsa World: Oklahomans still love Trump, says Hern
Tulsa World: Oklahomans still love Trump, says Hern
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Barr, Hern & Letlow Talk About Their Campaigns for the Senate and the Importance of the Elections Later This Year
WASHINGTON, DC – With just over 100 days to go until the November midterm elections, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (KY-6), Kevin Hern (OK-1), and Julia Letlow (LA-5), all who are running for the U.S. Senate.
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LaHood and Sewell Highlight Bipartisan Wins on Ways & Means Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – With 42 days in session left in the 119th Congress, bipartisan leaders of the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) appeared before The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange to discuss their shared accomplishments as well as what they see…
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – July 14, 2026
“We are in honor bound each to strive according to his or her strength to bring ever nearer the day when justice and wisdom shall obtain in public life as in private life.” Remarks at Colorado Springs, Colorado August 2, 1901
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Leganski Shares Inside Scoop of Legendary Battle for the Speakership in New Book
WASHINGTON, DC – Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s Deputy Chief of Staff, John Leganski shared the behind-the-scenes story behind his new book yesterday afternoon at a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – July 7, 2027
“After all the very highest and most fundamental work of good citizenship is to leave the next generation in right shape.” Letter to Charles J. Frisch July 24, 1911