Author: Ripon Society
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July 12, 2016
“Obedience to the law is demanded as a right, not asked as a favor.” – Third Annual Address to Congress, December 7, 1903
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Latest Ripon Forum Previews 2016 Republican Convention
WASHINGTON, DC – With the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland starting one week from tomorrow, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum looks at the quadrennial GOP gathering and the presumptive nominee this year.
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Brady Blueprint Would Rewrite the U.S. Tax Code & Break Up the I.R.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – A little more than six months after taking the reins of the powerful Ways & Means Committee, Chairman Kevin Brady unveiled a plan that would make the most sweeping reform of the U.S. tax system in 30 years.
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July 5, 2016
“We are all of us Americans and nothing else.” – New York Times, September 10, 1917
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June 28, 2016
“There can be no greater misfortune for a free nation than to find itself under incapable leadership when confronted by a great crisis.” – Cooper Union, New York City, November 3, 1916
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Young, Boustany & Heck Point to Economic Growth and National Security as Key Issues in Fall Campaign
WASHINGTON, DC – With the general election just over four months away, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion with three Members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are running for the U.S. Senate.
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June 21, 2016
“I entirely appreciate loyalty to one’s friends, but loyalty to the cause of justice and honor stands above it.” – Letter to Senator John Mitchell May 15, 1905
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Ripon 39ers Group Host Staff Director of the House Committee on Rules
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society’s 39ers Group of young professionals gathered on June 17th for their monthly meeting, where they heard remarks from the Staff Director of the House Committee on Rules, Hugh Halpern.
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Tillis Says North Carolina’s Economic Recovery is a Model for U.S. Economic Growth
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke to The Ripon Society about the economic recovery in his home state and the steps that need to be taken in Washington to launch a similar recovery across America.
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June 14, 2016
“The forces that tend for evil are great and terrible, but the forces of truth and love and courage and honesty and generosity and sympathy are also stronger than ever before.” – Remarks on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1906
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Wicker Touts Renewed Productivity of the Senate Under Republican Rule
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, delivering remarks about the renewed productivity of the Senate and the political outlook for the remainder of 2016.
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June 7, 2016
“There is not a man of us here who does not at times need a helping hand to be stretched out to him, and then shame upon him who will not stretch out the helping hand to his brother.” – Pasadena, California, May 8, 1903