Author: Ripon Society
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Wisdom from our 26th President – November 9, 2021
“The only practical politics is honest politics.” At Trinity Methodist Church, Newburgh, NY, February 28, 1900
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Ripon Forum Publishes 3rd Annual Veterans Day Special Edition
WASHINGTON, DC — For the third year in a row, The Ripon Forum is dedicating an entire edition to the Veterans Day holiday and those brave men and women who risked their lives in defense of America.
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“If you’re not paying attention to 200 parents showing up at a Loudoun school board meeting, you’re not paying attention.”
WASHINGTON, DC – With the 2022 mid-term elections now one year away, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion on Thursday with U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), who is leading the Republican charge to take back the majority in the House.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – November 2, 2021
“The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” Speech in Denver, CO, August 19, 1910
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“I think they’ve got a real problem. They’ve tried to do way too much.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt spoke to The Ripon Society about the effort by Democrats to pass a $1.75 trillion spending bill that would radically expand the welfare state.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – October 26, 2021
“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, IA, November 4, 1910
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LaHood & Krishnamoorthi Spearhead Bipartisan Effort to Confront Chinese Threat
WASHINGTON, DC — Two Illinois lawmakers — one a Republican, and the other a Democrat — spoke to The Ripon Society about their bipartisan work to confront China.
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“We’re trying to modernize and personalize medicine and create a healthier America.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a dinner discussion on Tuesday evening with U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2), a leader on Capitol Hill working to craft innovative, patient-focused health care policy solutions.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – October 19, 2021
“The division between the worthy and the unworthy citizen must be drawn on conduct and character and not wealth or poverty.” Outlook, March 25, 1911
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2021 Roosevelt Leadership Awards Presented to Rodney Davis, John Katko & Tom Rice
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society & Franklin Center presented their annual leadership award to three members of Congress who embody some of the same qualities that Theodore Roosevelt displayed throughout his life and career.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – October 12, 2021
“Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.” Outlook, March 31, 1900
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Wisdom from our 26th President – October 5, 2021
“No nation ever amounted to anything if it did not have within its soul the power of fealty to a lofty ideal.” Speech in Berkeley, CA, 1913