Author: Ripon Society
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Pemberton Decries 2020 Law Passed by DC City Council, Saying It Has Fueled Crime Crisis in Our Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, DC — Before a meeting of The Ripon Society, Chairman of the D.C. Police Union Gregg Pemberton decried a law passed in 2020 by the DC City Council, saying it has fueled the current crime crisis in our nation’s capital.
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Wisdom from Our 26th President – January 16, 2024
“Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.” Outlook, March 31, 1900
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Ripon Society and Franklin Center Host Bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association to Kick Off New Year
WASHINGTON, DC — To kick off the New Year and the second session of the 118th Congress, The Ripon Society & Franklin Center held a meeting last night with the bipartisan House Chiefs of Staffs Association last night.
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Wisdom from Our 26th President – January 9, 2024
“Work for peace will never be worth much unless accompanied by courage, effort, and self-sacrifice.” Independent, January 4, 1915
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Wisdom from Our 26th President – January 2, 2024
“There is no telling what the new year has in store; the hand of fate may be heavy upon us but we can be sure that it will not take away our pride.” Letter to Douglas Robinson, December 28, 1917
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Wisdom from our 26th President – December 19, 2023
“[Peace] is not a means—it is an end. You do not get peace by peace; you get peace as the result of effort.” Speech in New York City, February 19, 1899
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Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold 12th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon to Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their 12th annual bipartisan luncheon honoring the Schedulers and Executive Assistants in the U.S. House and Senate.
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“ADVICE FOR THE NEW HOUSE SPEAKER: GOVERN LIKE IT’S 1999”
WASHINGTON, DC — With the 2024 election less than 12 months away, The Ripon Forum examines what new Speaker Mike Johnson can do to help GOP candidates on the campaign trail and the state of the race heading into next year.
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“It’s our job to make sure we show the public that Republicans can govern.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer and Guy Reschenthaler looked back on some of the key things House Republicans were able to accomplish over the past 12 months, and expressed optimism that — after a chaotic end to 2023 — the party will come together to govern and build on their majority in 2024.
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Wisdom from Our 26th President – December 12, 2023
“America can be true to itself, true to the great cause of freedom and justice, only if it shows itself ready and willing to resent wrong from the strong.” Outlook, April 1, 1911
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Gonzales & Pfluger Push to Strengthen Security Along America’s Southern Border
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and August Pfluger (TX-11), who talked about how migrants crossing the border is impacting the global perception of America.
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Wisdom from Our 26th President – December 5, 2023
“Performance of international duty to others means that in international affairs … we shall not only refrain from wronging the weak, but shall, according to our capacity, and as opportunity offers, stand up for the weak when the weak are wronged by the strong.” Speech in Kansas City, Missouri, May 30, 1916