Author: Ripon Society
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Wisdom from our 26th President – June 11, 2019
“This country will not be a permanently good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a reasonably good place for all of us to live in.” Speech in Chicago, IL, June 17, 1912
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“It’s about creating an atmosphere for growth and making sure that entrepreneurship can remain alive.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with the GOP leaders of the Financial Services Committee, who discussed their approach on the panel & some of the top priorities they hope to accomplish this year.
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Wisdom from our 26th President – June 4, 2019
“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.” In the Kansas City Star, April 6, 1918
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WISDOM FROM OUR 26TH PRESIDENT – May 28, 2019
“I honor beyond measure those who do their full duty.” Letter, Oyster Bay, New York, July 19, 1903
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“My concern is that Congress has forgotten what its job is.”
WASHINGTON, DC – In a stirring speech to The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins urged his colleagues on Capitol Hill to focus on legislating, saying that is what the American people elected them to do.
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WISDOM FROM OUR 26TH PRESIDENT – May 21, 2019
“I would regard it as an unspeakable calamity for this Nation to have to turn its whole energies into exaggerated militarism.” In the Kansas City Star, May 12, 1913
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Suburbs return to Trump, GOP fights to keep them
Suburbs return to Trump, GOP fights to keep them
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Estes & Daly Address Luncheon with the Creative Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (KS-4) and actor Tim Daly appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the arts and the role the federal government has in fostering creativity in communities nationwide.
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GOP offers parental leave for poor, a priority for Trump, Ivanka
GOP offers parental leave for poor, a priority for Trump, Ivanka
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“We can’t just stare a problem in the face and not have a solution.”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the commonsense plan she has co-authored to provide Americans with paid parental leave.
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WISDOM FROM OUR 26TH PRESIDENT – May 14, 2019
“It is impossible to win the great prizes of life without running risks.” An Autobiography, 1913
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“We have to do a better job as a party.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner spoke to the Ripon Society about the effort she is leading to elect more Republican women to Congress and win back the suburban vote.