Author: Ripon Society
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“We’ve got to make the investments we need for our infrastructure.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with the leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, who talked about the road ahead in transportation policy and why it is so important for Congress and the President to reach agreement on a long-term plan to modernize the crumbling roads…
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July 15, 2014
“Better ‘trial and error’ than no trial at all.”
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July 8, 2014
“Wise legislation is vitally important, but honest administration is even more important.” Philadelphia, PA, June 21, 1900
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July 1, 2014
“The Constitution worked primarily because it was drawn up by practical politicians.”
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Ripon Society Mourns the Passing of Howard Baker
“Washington lost one of its wise men today in Howard Baker. He was a true statesman and a symbol of what Americans look for in their elected leaders.”
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New Republic mentions Forum interview with the late Senator Howard Baker
New Republic mentions Forum interview with the late Senator Howard Baker
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“The Special Relationship”
WASHINGTON, DC – With the world marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day earlier this month, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion this past Friday morning focusing on the “special relationship” between the United States and Great Britain and why the relationship between the two longtime allies remains more important than ever today.
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Ayotte Pushes for a Strong Foreign Policy in Speech to The Ripon Society
WASHINGTON, DC – New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society this past Tuesday morning to discuss not only how current White House detainment policy toward terrorists is jeopardizing national security, but why this year’s election is critical to making the Senate more productive next year.
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The Hill highlights the British Ambassador Peter Westmacott’s remarks to the Ripon Society
The Hill highlights the British Ambassador Peter Westmacott’s remarks to the Ripon Society
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June 24, 2014
“It is not worthwhile belonging to a big nation unless the big nation is willing when the necessity arises to undertake a big task.” London, England May 31, 1910
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June 17, 2014
“If we are to be a really great people, we must strive in good faith to play a great part in the world. We cannot avoid meeting great issues. All that we can determine for ourselves is whether we shall meet them well or ill.” Chicago, Illinois April 10, 1899
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June 10, 2014
“The loose tongue and the unready hand make a poor combination.” Oyster Bay, New York July 7, 1915