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April 13, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Meyer Sees Opportunity for Bipartisan Cooperation if Majority Focuses on Policy, not Politics

For immediate release: April 13, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Meyer Sees Opportunity for Bipartisan Cooperation if Majority Focuses on Policy, not Politics “The Democrats have gotten pretty good at what's called a bait and switch.”   WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The object of government is the welfare of the people.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Chicago April 10, 1899 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW, Sui…
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April 12, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Rossi Discusses Prospects of Infrastructure Agreement & Other Issues Facing Congress This Year

For immediate release: April 12, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Rossi Discusses Prospects of Infrastructure Agreement & Other Issues Facing Congress This Year “We can get something that gets 60, 70, or 80 votes in the Senate, but only if they're willing to negotiat…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We should discourage driving property out of the state by unwise taxation, or levying a tax which is in effect largely a tax upon honesty.”  Theodore Roosevelt Annual message to the Legislature…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The first requisite for the welfare of any community is justice.”  Theodore Roosevelt Outlook February 25, 1911 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here 1155 15th Street, NW,…
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March 27, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Lucas & Wallace Discuss Mars Perseverance Rover & U.S. Effort to Explore the Red Planet

For immediate release: March 27, 2021  Contact: [email protected]   “Dare Mighty Things... I think that's what this mission is all about.” Lucas & Wallace Discuss Mars Perseverance Rover & U.S. Effort to Explore the Red Planet   WASHINGTON, DC — With the Per…
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March 24, 2021 at 12:02 PM

ICYMI: "Ripon Society's founding documents in 1964 seem like they were written for today" - from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/columnists/lynn-schmidt/lynn-schmidt-ripon-societys-founding-documents-in-1964-seem-like-they-were-written-for-today/article_c77591aa-2eef-5884-8b0c-7cc6cb7ead94.html   Ripon Society's founding documents in 1964 se…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM

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 in Washington…
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March 22, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Stauber & Fischbach Point to Police Reform & Rural Development as Priorities for Congress to Address This Year

For immediate release: March 22, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Stauber & Fischbach Point to Police Reform & Rural Development as Priorities for Congress to Address This Year “We need to make sure people have the kind of quality of life that they want in small t…
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March 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Scott Touts Success of Opportunity Zones

For immediate release: March 19, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Scott Touts Success of Opportunity Zones “In 8,700 zones across 50 states and the District of Columbia, Americans are seeing a marked improvement in the quality of their lives.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon …
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March 18, 2021 at 12:02 PM

“We Need to Move Beyond Donald Trump” -- Latest Ripon Forum Looks at Road Ahead for Republicans & Some of the Solutions GOP Leaders are Putting Forward This Year

For immediate release: March 18, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   “We Need to Move Beyond Donald Trump” Latest Ripon Forum Looks at Road Ahead for Republicans & Some of the Solutions GOP Leaders are Putting Forward This Year   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Foru…
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March 17, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Rice & Mace Discuss Agenda in Congress & the Road Ahead for Republicans This Year

For immediate release: March 17, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   Rice & Mace Discuss Agenda in Congress & the Road Ahead for Republicans This Year “We've got to find a way to be talking about the policy, not the person.”   WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hoste…
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March 16, 2021 at 1:09 PM

McMorris Rodgers Lays Out Vision as Top Republican on Energy & Commerce

For immediate release: March 16, 2021 Contact: [email protected]   McMorris Rodgers Lays Out Vision as Top Republican on Energy & Commerce “My goal is to make sure that we're ushering in a new era of innovation.”   WASHINGTON, DC — With a new Congress beginning earlier…
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February 26, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Curtis & Moore Lay Out Their Approach to Lawmaking in the 117th Congress

For immediate release: February 26, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Curtis & Moore Lay Out Their Approach to Lawmaking in the 117th Congress “I stand firm on my conservative principles, but I believe in productivity over partisanship.” WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Soc…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “If as a nation we are split into warring camps, if we teach our citizens not to look upon one another as brothers but as enemies divided by the hatred of creed for creed, surely we shall fail.”  …
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February 18, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Ripon Society Holds Virtual Discussion with Senate GOP Chiefs of Staff

News from The Ripon Society February 18, 2021 _____________________________________   Ripon Society Holds Virtual Discussion with Senate GOP Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion yesterday afternoon with three Republican Chiefs of…
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February 16, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Valadao and Kim Underscore Need for a United and Diverse GOP

For immediate release: February 16, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Valadao and Kim Underscore Need for a United and Diverse GOP “Even though we're going through a turbulent time, I'm confident that we will get through this and become stronger than ever.” WASHINGTON, DC…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “No man is fit to hold the position of President of the United States at all unless as President he feels that he represents no party but the people as a whole.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Da…
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February 11, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Katko Leads Effort to Bridge Political Divide on Homeland Security

For immediate release: February 11, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Katko Leads Effort to Bridge Political Divide on Homeland Security “There's nothing more bipartisan than keeping our country safe.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks on Tuesday before a virtual meeting of The…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I would rather go out of politics feeling that I had done what was right than stay in with the approval of all men, knowing in my heart that I had acted as I ought not to.”  Theodore Roosevelt …
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February 3, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Brady Outlines His Priorities on Ways and Means for this Year

For immediate release: February 3, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Brady Outlines His Priorities on Ways and Means for this Year “We want more dollars in local economies and in the pocketbooks of American families, not in Washington.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this pa…
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February 2, 2021 at 2:02 PM

ICYMI: "Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise" - from The Syracuse Post-Standard

from The Syracuse Post-Standard https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2021/02/biden-republicans-each-have-good-reason-to-compromise-commentary.html   Opinion: Biden, Republicans each have good reason to compromise By Michael T. Hayes February 2, 2021   While blocking President Joe B…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “In a government like ours, a man can accomplish anything only by acting in combination with others.”  Theodore Roosevelt Forum July, 1894 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …
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February 1, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Lucas and Bice Discuss Opportunities for Cooperation Despite a Divisive Political Landscape

For immediate release: February 1, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Lucas and Bice Discuss Opportunities for Cooperation Despite a Divisive Political Landscape “Instead of beating the drum for whatever the political message is of the day, we should focus on the things that …
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January 29, 2021 at 1:03 PM

ICYMI: "Biden’s untouchable climate ‘czars’ worry Congress" -- from The Washington Examiner

from The Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/bidens-untouchable-climate-czars-worry-congress   Biden’s untouchable climate ‘czars’ worry Congress by Paul Bedard January 28, 2021   President Biden’s decision to copy former President Barack O…
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January 28, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Capito Discusses EPW Committee Agenda & Effort to Break Political Logjam This Year

For immediate release: January 28, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Capito Discusses EPW Committee Agenda & Effort to Break Political Logjam This Year “If you're going to be part of the solution, you’ve got to work with the other side.” WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks on…
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January 27, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Reed and Murphy Lead Effort in Congress to Bridge Political Divide

For immediate release: January 27, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Reed and Murphy Lead Effort in Congress to Bridge Political Divide “The entire point of public service is to get things done.” WASHINGTON, DC — Though many Americans across the country stand divided afte…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "It is always easy for an individual or a party to make promises; the strain comes when the party or individual has to make them good."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Baltimore, MD, February 2…
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January 25, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Upton, McClain & Meijer Discuss Challenges Facing America & the Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation in the Coming Year

For immediate release: January 25, 2021 Contact: [email protected] Upton, McClain & Meijer Discuss Challenges Facing America & the Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation in the Coming Year “President Biden knows what the drill is. To get something done, he's going to n…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "In this country we must all stand together absolutely without regard to our several lines of descent, as Americans and nothing else."  Theodore Roosevelt Fear God and Take Your Own Part 191…
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January 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

ICYMI: "We must take a stand against the insurrectionists" -- from USA Today

  from USA Today https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/15/centrist-republicans-need-stand-up-against-insurrectionists-column/4157203001/   We must take a stand against the insurrectionists If you are a principled centrist or principled conservative, now is not the time …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country."  Theod…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "We believe with all our hearts in democracy; in the capacity of the people to govern themselves; and we are bound to succeed."  Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Saratoga, New York September 27, …
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December 23, 2020 at 10:02 PM

"Opinion: One poll federal lawmakers should note" -- from The Oklahoman

from The Oklahoman https://oklahoman.com/article/5678906/opinion-one-poll-federal-lawmakers-should-note   Opinion: One poll federal lawmakers should note   by THE OKLAHOMAN EDITORIAL BOARD December 23, 2020   Christmas week began with news of a gift from Congress — roughly $900…
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December 23, 2020 at 1:02 PM

ICYMI: "The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future" - by Bill Hoagland

  from The Ripon Forum December 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/the-ghosts-of-budgets-past-present-future/   The Ghosts of Budgets Past, Present & Future   by G. WILLIAM HOAGLAND   Ebenezer Scrooge would have certainly asserted of Congress’ budget process: “…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Christmas was an occasion of literally delirious joy. In the evening we hung up our stockings -- or rather the biggest stockings we could borrow from the grown-ups -- and before dawn we trooped…
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December 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM

ICYMI: Marco Rubio on the changing face of the Republican Party & the future of the GOP -- from the latest Ripon Forum

  from The Ripon Forum December 2020 https://riponsociety.org/article/a-patriotic-pro-worker-republican-party-is-emerging/   A Patriotic, Pro-Worker Republican Party Is Emerging   by MARCO RUBIO   Political coalitions have proven to be remarkably dynamic over the past twenty ye…
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December 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Goeas Discusses Results of Ripon Society’s Post-Election Survey & Political Environment Heading into Next Year

For immediate release: December 17, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Goeas Discusses Results of Ripon Society’s Post-Election Survey & Political Environment Heading into Next Year “If trust in the federal government begins to increase, then I think that will be a sign w…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "Our own political fortunes, individually and collectively, are of no consequence whatever when compared with the honor and welfare of the people of the United States."  Theodore Roosevelt Sp…
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December 14, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the "Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill" with 9th Annual Bipartisan Event

For immediate release: December 14, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 9th Annual Bipartisan event    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their…
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December 12, 2020 at 2:01 PM

ICYMI - "Top Republican: Georgia Senate races ‘very positive,’ ahead on absentee voting" - from the Washington Examiner

from The Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/top-republican-georgia-senate-races-very-positive-ahead-on-absentee-voting   Top Republican: Georgia Senate races ‘very positive,’ ahead on absentee voting   by Paul Bedard Dec. 11, 2020   Both of…
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December 11, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Young Discusses Importance of the Senate Runoffs in Georgia

For immediate release: December 11, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Young Discusses Importance of the Senate Runoffs in Georgia “It's critical that we maintain this firewall against the leftward lurch of the Democratic Party.” WASHINGTON, DC — This past Wednesday, The R…
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December 11, 2020 at 1:02 AM

ICYMI: CNN segment focuses on Ripon Society's post-election poll

Wanted to be sure you saw this segment on CNN from earlier today that focused on The Ripon Society's post-election poll, which was released this morning and found that 95% of Americans want Congress & the President to work together on the challenges facing our country. To view the segment…
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December 10, 2020 at 1:02 PM

"WORK TOGETHER" -- Ripon Society Post-Election Poll Reveals Americans are Looking for Cooperation -- Not Confrontation -- in Washington, DC

For immediate release: December 10, 2020 Contact: [email protected]   "WORK TOGETHER" Ripon Society Post-Election Poll Reveals Americans are Looking for Cooperation -- Not Confrontation -- in Washington, DC Results featured in latest Ripon Forum, published today   …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 8, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The prime and all-important lesson to learn is that while preparedness will not guarantee a nation against war, unpreparedness eventually insures not merely war, but utter disaster.”  Theodore …
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “A man must have in him a strong and earnest sense of duty and the desire to accomplish good for the commonwealth, without regard to the effect upon himself.”  Theodore Roosevelt Harvard Graduat…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It is eminently fitting that once a year our people should set apart a day for praise and thanksgiving to the Giver of Good.”  Theodore Roosevelt Proclamation November 2, 1905 To view past…
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November 20, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Roby & Brooks Applaud Historic Number of GOP Women Elected to Congress

For immediate release: November 20, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Roby & Brooks Applaud Historic Number of GOP Women Elected to Congress “There's a tremendous opportunity for the Republican Party to continue to appeal to female voters throughout the country.” WASH…
  Jim Conzelman · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society "There are many qualities which we need alike in private citizen and in public man… courage, honesty, and common sense."  Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Address as Governor January 2, 1899 …
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November 16, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Cole Calls for Action on COVID Relief Package & Discusses Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation Next Year

For immediate release: November 16, 2020 Contact: [email protected] Cole Calls for Action on COVID Relief Package & Discusses Prospect of Bipartisan Cooperation Next Year WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks this past Thursday before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society and…