Category: News
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“This is going to make a difference for every American.”
WASHINGTON, DC — Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Fred Upton (MI-6) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, delivering a speech in which he not only talked about his panel’s 2014 accomplishments, but one of his top priorities in the coming year.
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“People elect us to make tough decisions.”
WASHINGTON, DC — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1) spoke to a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday afternoon, delivering a speech in which he not only discussed the recent retreat for House and Senate Republicans in Hershey, but the possibility for greater bicameral cooperation and achievement this year.
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Senator Rand Paul Discusses State of the Union Address and Senate Agenda this Year
WASHINGTON, DC — In the four years he has served in the U.S. Senate, Rand Paul has made a name for himself by questioning party orthodoxy and challenging the political establishment. Both qualities were on full display yesterday morning at a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, where the Kentucky Senator not only discussed the…
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“I refuse to accept the view that…the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.”
On Dec. 10, 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. His acceptance speech focused on the same themes of peace and justice that defined his life, and is worth recalling as America honors his memory.
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TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: Latest Ripon Forum looks at why it’s important, and what Republicans can do to restore it in 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – December 11, 2014 — With Republicans set to take control of Congress in January, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum looks at what may be one of the most daunting challenges they will confront — namely, the fact that the American people have lost faith in Washington and the ability of…
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Statement of Jim Conzelman on the passing of The Honorable Bill Frenzel
“If there are wise men left in Washington, then Bill Frenzel was most assuredly one of them. He was both a scholar and a statesman who served his country in many important ways.”
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Ripon Society Hosts Election Preview with Veteran Strategists
WASHINGTON, DC – With the mid-terms less than a week away, The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon with two veteran campaign strategists, who previewed the upcoming election and shared their thoughts on some of the key House and Senate races around the country. The strategists were Guy Harrison and Rob Jesmer. Harrison…
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Camp discusses the urgent need for tax reform and reflects on his time in office
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (MI-4) spoke to a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, discussing, among other topics, the comprehensive tax reform plan he introduced earlier this year and how the GOP’s pro-growth policies during this period of continuing economic uncertainty will help the party…
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Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Key Majority Leader Staff
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion yesterday afternoon with key staff members of the House Majority Leader’s Office, who, among other topics, discussed the legislative achievements of the GOP Majority in the 113th Congress and the prospects that Congress will return for a Lame Duck Session at the end of the…
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Portman Expresses Optimism About GOP Prospects this Fall
WASHINGTON, DC – Ohio Senator Rob Portman appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday morning, delivering a speech in which he expressed optimism that Republicans will win control of the Senate in November, and said that the party has “the best slate of candidates that I have seen in modern times.” “I…