Author: Ripon Society
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“Even though we’re going through a turbulent time, I’m confident that we will get through this and become stronger than ever. ”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual meeting with U.S. Reps. David Valadao (CA-21) and Young Kim (CA-39) who flipped House seats held by Democrats in 2020, making gains in a state where Republicans have faced stiff headwinds in recent years.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – February 16, 2021
“No man is fit to hold the position of President of the United States at all unless as President he feels that he represents no party but the people as a whole.” Speech in the New York Assembly March 2, 1883
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“There’s nothing more bipartisan than keeping our country safe.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, House Homeland Security Ranking Member John Katko (NY-24) discussed the Committee agenda and the bipartisan effort he is leading to keep Americans safe.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – February 9, 2021
“I would rather go out of politics feeling that I had done what was right than stay in with the approval of all men, knowing in my heart that I had acted as I ought not to.” Speech in the New York Assembly March 2, 1883
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“We want more dollars in local economies and in the pocketbooks of American families, not in Washington.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (TX-8) discussed the panel’s agenda for the 117th Congress and his priorities over the next two years.
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Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise
Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise
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Wisdom from our 26th President – February 2, 2021
“In a government like ours, a man can accomplish anything only by acting in combination with others.” Forum, July, 1894
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“Instead of beating the drum for whatever the political message is of the day, we should focus on the things that matter to people.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual event with U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (OK-3) and Stephanie Bice (OK-5). The discussion centered on possible legislative priorities in the new Congress, where tensions remain high.
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“If you’re going to be part of the solution, you’ve got to work with the other side.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks to The Ripon Society, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) discussed the upcoming agenda of the Environment & Public Works Committee and the effort to break the political logjam on Capitol Hill.
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“The entire point of public service is to get things done.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with U.S. Reps. Tom Reed (NY-23) and Stephanie Murphy (FL-7), who see an opportunity to unite on America’s most pressing issues.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – January 26, 2021
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“President Biden knows what the drill is. To get something done, he’s going to need Republicans.”
WASHINGTON, DC — With the 46th President inaugurated and the 117th Congress officially underway, The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with three Members of the U.S. House from Michigan.