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May 15, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Burgess Says Congress Needs to Focus on Policy, Not Politics, in its Response to COVID-19

For immediate release: May 15, 2020 Contact: [email protected] BURGESS SAYS CONGRESS NEEDS TO FOCUS ON POLICY, NOT POLITICS, IN ITS RESPONSE TO COVID-19 “We’ve got to put partisanship aside and do what’s best not only for the health of the American people, but the health…

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May 12, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A strong and wise people will study its own failures no less than its triumphs, for there is wisdom to be learned from the study of both.”  Theodore Roosevelt Sixth Annual Message December 3, 1…

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May 11, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Brady Offers Solutions for Getting America Back Up & Running

For immediate release: May 11, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Brady Offers Solutions for Getting America Back Up & Running “We have the know-how and we have the ingenuity to do this, and we’re ready to help as we reopen.”  WASHINGTON, DC – As cities and states acros…

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May 6, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Ripon in the news – from The Hill

from The Hill May 6, 2020 https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/496283-trumps-meatpacking-plant-order-fails-to-prevent-shortages  Trump's meatpacking plant order fails to prevent shortages  by ALEX GANGITANO  Major grocery store chains are imposing limits on customers…

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May 5, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “As a people, we must be united. If we are not united, we shall slip into the gulf of measureless disaster. We must be strong in purpose for our own defense, and bent on securing justice within ou…

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May 4, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Lucas Expresses Confidence in Nation’s Food Supply

For immediate release: May 4, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Lucas Expresses Confidence in Nation’s Food Supply “Being able to feed America is just as important as being able to produce bullets and bombs.”  WASHINGTON, DC — With reports that America may be facing…

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May 1, 2020 at 4:32 PM

Upton Lays Out Key Elements of 21st Century Cures 2.0 and Applauds Private Sector Response to COVID-19

For immediate release: May 1, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008 Upton Lays Out Key Elements of 21st Century Cures 2.0 and Applauds Private Sector Response to COVID-19  “It’s critical that companies be able to step up and do what they can to make a difference without being bogge…

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April 28, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We must act with Justice and broad generosity and charity toward one another and toward all men if we are to make this Republic what it must and shall be made.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Ne…

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April 24, 2020 at 6:02 PM

Reed Lays out Plan to Reopen the Country in a Way that will Keep Americans Safe & Secure

For immediate release: April 24, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Reed Lays out Plan to Reopen the Country in a Way that will Keep Americans Safe & Secure   "The key is to keep moving forward and try to get back to normalcy as much as possible.”   WASHINGTON, DC …

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April 21, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Besides each one of us working individually, all of us have got to work together. We cannot possibly do our best work as a nation unless all of us know how to act in combination as well as how to…

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April 17, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Davis Discusses Fight Against the Coronavirus and Some of the Challenges Facing the Country & Congress in the Months Ahead

For immediate release: April 17, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008 Davis Discusses Fight Against the Coronavirus and Some of the Challenges Facing the Country & Congress in the Months Ahead WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks on Wednesday before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society a…

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April 14, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The fundamental rule in our national life -- the rule which underlies all others -- is that, on the whole, and in the long run, we shall go up or down together.”  Theodore Roosevelt First Annua…

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April 7, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “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.”  Theodore …

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March 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Obedience to the law is demanded as a right, not asked as a favor.”  Theodore Roosevelt Third Annual Message to Congress December 7, 1903 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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March 29, 2020 at 4:16 PM

ICYMI: "The Echo Chamber of Ignorance and the Effort to Persuade People to Stay Home" - from the Charleston Post and Courier

  from the Charleston Post and Courier https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-the-echo-chamber-of-ignorance-and-the-effort-to/article_c0063764-6e2a-11ea-9440-c7013b88c63b.html   The Echo Chamber of Ignorance and the Effort to Persuade People to Stay Home   b…

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March 24, 2020 at 10:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In a time of sudden and widespread 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 …

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March 17, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We are a great nation and we are compelled, whether we will or not, to face the responsibilities that must be faced by all great nations.”  Speech in New York City February 13, 1899 To v…

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March 11, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Graves & Carter Applaud U.S. Reduction in Carbon Emissions, and Discuss Need for Additional Common Sense Steps to Combat Climate Change

For immediate release: March 11, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Graves & Carter Applaud U.S. Reduction in Carbon Emissions, and Discuss Need for Additional Common Sense Steps to Combat Climate Change “We have exceeded reductions in the United States more so than the next 12 c…

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March 10, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is no good reason why we should fear the future, but there is every reason why we should face it seriously, neither hiding from ourselves the gravity of the problems before us nor fearing t…

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March 6, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Cole and Brooks Tout Importance of Funding Pandemic Preparedness & Response

For immediate release: March 6, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Cole and Brooks Tout Importance of Funding Pandemic Preparedness & Response “This is defending the American people, just like the Pentagon budget.”   WASHINGTON, DC —While concern over the spread of the novel cor…

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March 4, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold Reception with Problem Solvers Caucus

For immediate release: March 4, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008     Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold Reception with Problem Solvers Caucus “At a time when trust in government is at or near an all-time low, their effort to work across the aisle provides a model for how challe…

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March 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The health and vitality of our people are at least as well worth conserving as their forests, waters, lands, and minerals, and in this great work the national government must bear a most importan…

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February 28, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Burgess, McMorris Rodgers, and Latta Discuss Work of Energy & Commerce Committee

  For immediate release: February 28, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Burgess, McMorris Rodgers, and Latta Discuss Work of Energy & Commerce Committee “We need to be leading with free market, innovative solutions that win hearts and minds and make sure that America continues …

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February 25, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We welcome leadership, but we wish our leaders to understand that they derive their strength from us.”  Outlook, July 9, 1910 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 1…

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February 21, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Weekend Read -- "America's Economic Rebound: A Story Every Republican Should Tell" - by Douglas Holtz-Eakin

from the February 2020 Edition of The Ripon Forum https://www.riponsociety.org/article/americas-economic-rebound/   America’s Economic Rebound A Story Every Republican Should Tell  By DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN   In 2016, the United States had a problem. During the postwar period …

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February 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Ripon Forum Examines Americas Economic Rebound & Why It is a Story Every Republican Should Tell

For immediate release: February 19, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Ripon Forum Examines America’s Economic Rebound & Why It is a Story Every Republican Should Tell Plus, another look at the political environment in Trump-Obama Counties, and Susan Brooks on the successful eff…

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February 11, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It is not what we have that will make us a great nation. It is the way in which we use it.”  Speech in the Dakota Territory, July 4, 1886 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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February 4, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A great free people owes it to itself and to all mankind not to sink into helplessness before the powers of evil.”  Fourth Annual Message to Congress, December 6, 1904 To view past Teddy…

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January 31, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Larsen and LaHood Discuss Recent Trade Agreements and What’s on the Horizon

For immediate release: January 31, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Larsen and LaHood Discuss Recent Trade Agreements and What’s on the Horizon “We've shown our allies, and we’ve shown the world, we can engage in good substantive trade agreements,"  says LaHood.   WASHINGTON, DC…

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January 28, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We must treat each man on his worth and merits as a man.”  Speech at New York State Fair, September 7, 1903 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, …

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January 21, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is no meaner moral attitude than that of a timid and selfish neutrality between right and wrong.”  Metropolitan, August, 1915 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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January 16, 2020 at 11:02 PM

ICYMI – "House GOP campaign chief: Members 'need to get their act together and raise more money'" – from The Hill

from The Hill January 16, 2020 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/478575-nrcc-chair-gop-house-members-need-to-get-their-act-together-and-raise-more     House GOP campaign chief: Members 'need to get their act together and raise more money'  by MAX GREENWOOD   The head of Hou…

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January 16, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Emmer Optimistic about GOP Prospects -- “We are going to flip the House for the first time in a two-year presidential cycle since 1952.”

For immediate release: January 16, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Emmer Optimistic About GOP Prospects in the Coming Campaign “We are going to flip the House for the first time in a two-year presidential cycle since 1952.”   WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks yesterday morning before …

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January 14, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I do not intend to offend the prejudices of anyone else, but neither do I intend to allow their prejudices to make me false to my principles.”  Letter, November 8, 1901 To view past Tedd…

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January 10, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Walden, Reed & Rice Discuss Effort to Find Common Ground on the Challenges Facing the American People in 2020

For immediate release: January 10, 2020 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Walden, Reed & Rice Discuss Effort to Find Common Ground on the Challenges Facing the American People in 2020 “One of the things that we really need to do here in Washington is restore the public's faith in the…

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January 7, 2020 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The United States of America has not the option as to whether it will or will not play a great part in the world. It must play a great part.”  The Outlook, April 1, 1911 To view past Ted…

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December 19, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Capito: “I believe in this country, I believe in this institution, and I believe in the goodwill of just about everybody who is here.”

For immediate release: December 19, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Capito REMAINS HOPEFUL THAT COMMON GROUND CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMING YEAR “I believe in this country, I believe in this institution, and I believe in the goodwill of just about everybody who is here.”    WASHINGTO…

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December 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The poorest of all emotions for any American citizen to feel is the emotion of hatred toward his fellows.” Speech in Oyster Bay, NY, July 4, 1906 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click …

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December 16, 2019 at 6:32 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the "Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill" with 8th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon

For immediate release: December 16, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 8th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon “We are here today to say ‘Thank you’ and to celebrate your hard work this year!”    WASHINGTON, DC…

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December 12, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Capito Discusses Legislative Sprint to the Finish on Capitol Hill & What She’s Hearing from the Folks Back Home

For immediate release: December 12, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Capito Discusses Legislative Sprint to the Finish on Capitol Hill & What She’s Hearing from the Folks Back Home “Everybody in our grocery stores are saying, ‘Can you guys just do what we sent you up there to …

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December 10, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I thoroughly believe that success – the real success – does not depend upon the position you hold, but upon how you carry yourself in that position.” University of Cambridge, England,  May 26,…

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December 9, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Ripon in the news – from the Charleston Post and Courier

  from the Charleston Post and Courier December 7 , 2019 https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/commentary-why-the-american-example-still-matters-in-this-age/article_ad86201c-16ec-11ea-872c-8b5bc1cf0cc9.html   Commentary: Why the American example still matters in this a…

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December 3, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “[Peace] is not a means—it is an end. You do not get peace by peace; you get peace as the result of effort.” Speech in New York City, February 19, 1899 To view past Teddy Tweets, please c…

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November 26, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “My fellow-citizens, no people on earth have more cause to be thankful than ours.” Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1905 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th …

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November 25, 2019 at 5:01 PM

ICYMI: “The Fall of the Wall, 30 Years Later” - a Conversation with Dan Coats

  from the November 2019 Edition of The Ripon Forum https://www.riponsociety.org/article/the-fall-of-the-wall-30-years-later/   The Fall of the Wall, 30 Years Later A conversation with former Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats   Dan Coats has had many titles over the …

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November 22, 2019 at 5:01 PM

"30 YEARS LATER” - former Intelligence Director Dan Coats, others look at the fall of the Berlin Wall & state of democracy around the world

 For immediate release: November 22, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   “30 YEARS LATER” In Latest Ripon Forum, Former Intelligence Director Dan Coats and Others Look at Fall of the Berlin Wall & State of Democracy Around the World Today Plus, Greg Walden on the next step in t…

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November 21, 2019 at 5:01 PM

Upton and Walden Look at the Future of American Health Care Innovation

For immediate release: November 21, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   Upton and Walden Look at the Future of American Health Care Innovation  “This revolution in medicine is remarkable.”   WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks yesterday before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Re…

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November 19, 2019 at 5:07 PM

Businessman & Author Hank Meijer Discusses Life of Late Senator and the Lessons for Today

For immediate release: November 19, 2019 Contact: (202) 216-1008   “Vandenberg was just the whole show.” Businessman & Author Hank Meijer Discusses Life of Late Senator and the Lessons for Today   WASHINGTON, DC – “Arthur Vandenberg may be the most important political figure …

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November 19, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The prime national need is for honesty, honesty in public life and in private life, honesty in business and in politics, honesty in the broadest and deepest significance of the word.” Speech i…

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November 18, 2019 at 5:02 PM

Ripon in the news – from the Casper Star Tribune

from the Casper Star Tribune November 18 , 2019 https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/politics-it-s-budget-time/article_b391658d-6bc5-53c7-8e06-867cbd22b18d.html   Eye On Washington BY NICK REYNOLDS   Liz Cheney slammed President Donald Trump for a tweet criticiz…

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