Author: Ripon Society
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September 12, 2017
“In a time of sudden and wide-spread disaster, caused by a flood, a blizzard, an earthquake, or an epidemic, there may be ample reason for the extension of charity on the largest scale to everyone who needs it.” – Essay on Civic Helpfulness, Century Magazine, October 1900
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“This is more about our national security than anything else.”
WASHINGTON, DC – With U.S. policy toward Cuba in a state of flux, The Ripon Society held a discussion with three Members of Congress who are working to end the Cold War-era embargo that has defined U.S.-Cuban relations for 65 years.
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“THE KOREA CONUNDRUM”
WASHINGTON, DC – With the North Korean missile threat increasing, the latest Ripon Forum focuses on the effort to contain Kim Jong Un and punish those who enable the Pyongyang regime.
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September 5, 2017
“In the long run the one vital factor in the permanent prosperity of the country is the high individual character of the average American worker.” – Fifth Annual Message, Washington, December 5, 1905
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August 29, 2017
“Our relations with the other powers of the world are important; but still more important are our relations among ourselves.” – Inaugural Address, March 4, 1905
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August 22, 2017
“It is entirely inexcusable to try to combine the unready hand with the unbridled tongue.” – An Autobiography, 1913
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August 15, 2017
“The only safe and honorable rule of foreign policy for the United States is to show itself courteous toward other nations, scrupulous not to infringe upon their rights, and yet able and ready to defend its own.” – Speech at Cairo, Illinois, October 3, 1907
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August 8, 2017
“Any country whose people conduct themselves well can count upon our hearty friendship.” – Fourth Annual Message, December 6, 1904
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August 1, 2017
“The republic cannot stand if honesty and decency do not prevail alike in public and private life.” – Speech in Galena, IL April 27, 1900
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“MEET THE VICTORS”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with the newest Members of the House — the winners of four special elections that were held in Kansas, Georgia, South Carolina and Montana earlier this year.
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July 25, 2017
“Remember what a legislative body is. It is a body whose first duty is to act, not to talk.” – Speech in New York City, March 6, 1891
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“We should be on the right side of history and on the right side of human rights”
WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks to The Ripon Society, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce sounded the alarm about the rise of Russian-fueled repression in Europe, which he said must be countered by the U.S.