Author: Ripon Society
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Is democracy in the United States salvageable?
Is democracy in the United States salvageable?
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WISDOM FROM OUR 26TH PRESIDENT – December 11, 2018
“Justice is based upon law and order, and without law and order there can be no justice.” Outlook, February 25, 1911
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“I think every day when we say our prayers, we need to include the border patrol because it is really, really difficult.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen Shelley Moore Capito discusses her role as the Chairwoman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, and the effort to strengthen America’s border security this year.
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WISDOM FROM OUR 26TH PRESIDENT – December 4, 2018
“It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” Speech in Chicago, IL, April 10, 1899
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“We’ve gathered here today to say something that we should say every day – Thank you for all your hard work!”
WASHINGTON, DC – For the seventh straight year, The Ripon Society & Franklin Center honored the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” — the schedulers and executive assistants in Congress who keep things running on time.
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HERO. SERVANT. STATESMAN.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society mourns the passing of President George H.W. Bush. As the world honors his life & legacy, we thought you might be interested in seeing the interview he gave to The Ripon Forum in 1990…
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“We’ve gone from a country asking, ‘Where are the jobs?’ to one asking, ‘Where are the workers?’”
WASHINGTON, DC – Ways & Means Chairman Kevin Brady spoke to The Ripon Society about the economic gains that have occurred as a result of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, and a new tax bill he recently introduced.
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November 27, 2018
“To legislate means to make laws, not merely to talk about them.” The Forum, December 1895
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November 20, 2018
“It is eminently fitting that once a year our people should set apart a day for praise and thanksgiving to the Giver of Good.” Proclamation, November 2, 1905
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November 13, 2018
“Courtesy is as much the mark of a gentleman as courage.” Outlook Magazine, April 1, 1911
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November 6, 2018
“Under our form of government voting is not merely a right but a duty.” Speech in Washington, December 1907
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October 30, 2018
“Any political movement directed against any body of our fellow citizens because of their religious creed is a grave offense against American principles and American institutions.” Speech in New York City, October 12, 1915