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January 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM

McHenry Shares His Thoughts on the “Value of House Republicans” in Review of 2023 Accomplishments

For immediate release: January 19, 2024 Contact: [email protected] McHenry Shares His Thoughts on the “Value of House Republicans” in Review of 2023 Accomplishments “I can count it in trillions of dollars of savings." WASHINGTON, DC — Just one day before the …

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January 16, 2024 at 1:03 PM

Pemberton Decries 2020 Law Passed by DC City Council, Saying It Has Fueled Crime Crisis in Our Nation's Capital

For immediate release: January 16, 2024 Contact: [email protected] Pemberton Decries 2020 Law Passed by DC City Council, Saying It Has Fueled Crime Crisis in Our Nation's Capital  “What we have seen over the past four years is nothing but mayhem.” WASHINGTON,…

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January 16, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Alike for the nation and the individual, the one indispensable requisite is character.” Theodore Roosevelt Outlook March 31, 1900 To view past Teddy Tweets, please click here …

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January 11, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Ripon Society and Franklin Center Host Bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association to Kick Off New Year

For immediate release: January 11, 2024 Contact: [email protected]   Ripon Society and Franklin Center Host Bipartisan House Chiefs of Staff Association to Kick Off New Year WASHINGTON, DC – To kick off the New Year and the second session of the 118th Cong…

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January 9, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Work for peace will never be worth much unless accompanied by courage, effort, and self-sacrifice." Theodore Roosevelt Independent January 4, 1915 To view past Teddy Tweets, please c…

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January 5, 2024 at 5:04 PM

WEEKEND READ - "Advice for the New Speaker: Govern Like It's 1999"

from The Ripon Forum December 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/advice-for-the-new-speaker-govern-like-its-1999/ Advice for the New Speaker: Govern Like It's 1999 by JOHN FEEHERY In 1999, Congressional Republicans, facing daunting poll numbers after a failed (a…

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January 2, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is no telling what the new year has in store; the hand of fate may be heavy upon us but we can be sure that it will not take away our pride.”  Theodore Roosevelt Letter to Douglas Rob…

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December 19, 2023 at 12:04 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.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in New York City February 19, 1899 To view past T…

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December 18, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold 12th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon to Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill”

For immediate release: December 18, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “ You all make such a difference in the lives of our leaders. And by doing that, you make a difference in the life of our nation.” Ripon Society & Franklin Center Hold 12th Annual Bipartisan Lun…

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December 15, 2023 at 1:03 PM

"ADVICE FOR THE NEW HOUSE SPEAKER: GOVERN LIKE IT’S 1999” -- Latest Ripon Forum examines what Congressional Republicans Should Do to Help GOP Candidates and the State of the Race Next Year

For immediate release: December 15, 2023 Contact: [email protected] “ADVICE FOR THE NEW HOUSE SPEAKER: GOVERN LIKE IT’S 1999”  Latest Ripon Forum examines what Congressional Republicans Should Do to Help GOP Candidates and the State of the Race Next Year With essays…

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December 13, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Emmer & Reschenthaler Talk About Republican Whip Operation & Express Optimism about GOP Prospects in 2024

For immediate release: December 13, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   “It's our job to make sure we show the public that Republicans can govern.” Emmer & Reschenthaler Talk About Republican Whip Operation & Express Optimism about GOP Prospects in 2024 …

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December 12, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “America can be true to itself, true to the great cause of freedom and justice, only if it shows itself ready and willing to resent wrong from the strong.”  Theodore Roosevelt Outlook April …

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December 7, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Gonzales & Pfluger Push to Strengthen Security Along America’s Southern Border

For immediate release: December 7, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Gonzales & Pfluger Push to Strengthen Security Along America’s Southern Border “People don't take us seriously around the world if we're weak at home." WASHINGTON, DC – With a record num…

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December 5, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Performance of international duty to others means that in international affairs … we shall not only refrain from wronging the weak, but shall, according to our capacity, and as opportunity offe…

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December 4, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Bice & Houlahan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Pass Paid Family Leave

For immediate release: December 4, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Bice & Houlahan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Pass Paid Family Leave "As the mother of daughters who may someday be mothers themselves, we want to make sure we're providing that leave ability for th…

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December 1, 2023 at 5:03 PM

ICYMI: "Steil’s claim on immigrants voting in local DC elections is 'Mostly True' but not unprecedented in U.S." - from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/politifactwisconsin/2023/11/28/steils-claim-on-immigrants-voting-in-local-dc-elections-is-mostly-true/71720121007/ Steil’s claim on immigrants voting in local DC elections is “Mostly True” but…

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November 28, 2023 at 12:04 PM

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." Theodore Roosevelt Speech in New …

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November 21, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is not one of us who does not need to have a helping hand stretched to him at some time, and woe to the man who refuses to stretch that helping hand.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech in Alb…

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November 14, 2023 at 12:04 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 1…

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November 9, 2023 at 11:03 PM

ICYMI: "Veterans in the White House: A Brief History of Presidents Who Served" -- from the latest Ripon Forum

from The Ripon Forum - 5th Annual Veterans Day Special Edition, November 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/veterans-in-the-white-house-a-brief-history-of-presidents-who-served/ Veterans in the White House: A Brief History of Presidents Who Served   by CAROLINE BANASZA…

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November 7, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is much less need of genius or of any special brilliancy in the administration of our government than there is need of such homely virtues and qualities as common sense, honesty, and cour…

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November 6, 2023 at 5:03 PM

ICYMI: "Lucas says Johnson has won him over — for now." -- from the Tulsa World

from Tulsa World https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/d-c-digest-lucas-says-johnson-has-won-him-over-for-now/article_4f8b9194-7a58-11ee-890b-53fb27e08449.html Lucas says Johnson has won him over — for now. by Randy Krehbiel Nov…

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November 6, 2023 at 12:04 PM

"ON THIS WE AGREE" -- Latest Ripon Forum looks at Republicans and Democrats who are working together to help our veterans and keep our nation secure

For immediate release: November 6, 2023 Contact: [email protected] "ON THIS WE AGREE" Latest Ripon Forum looks at Republicans and Democrats who are working together to help our veterans and keep our nation secure With essays by Mike Bost & Mark Takano, and Tony G…

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November 3, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Lucas and Bucshon Discuss the State of the House GOP Conference & the Agenda for the Rest of the Year

For immediate release: November 3, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Lucas and Bucshon Discuss the State of the House GOP Conference & the Agenda for the Rest of the Year  “It's very important that Republicans look forward, and not backward.” WASHINGTON, …

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October 31, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Of course, in a government like ours, a man can accomplish anything by acting in combination with others, and equally, of course, a number of people can act together only by each sacrificing ce…

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October 26, 2023 at 5:34 PM

D’Esposito, Lawler, Molinaro Bring Bipartisan Values to Washington

For immediate release: October 26, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   D’Esposito, Lawler, and Molinaro Bring Bipartisan Values to Washington “ We all chose to run because we wanted to be able to get things done, not just on behalf of our districts, but the state and t…

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October 25, 2023 at 4:14 PM

Obernolte Discusses the Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Role the Federal Government Should Play

For immediate release: October 25, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   “I believe that AI is going to be the next big catalyst to economic prosperity.” Obernolte Discusses the Future of Artificial Intelligence and the Role the Federal Government Should Play WAS…

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October 24, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “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 act each individually for himself.” Theodore Roosevelt Speech at the Minnes…

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October 20, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Huizenga, Peters Talk Bipartisan Fiscal Forum

For immediate release: October 20, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Huizenga, Peters Talk Bipartisan Fiscal Forum “ We're wanting to make sure that we're open and honest, not only with each other, ... but with the American people." WASHINGTON, DC – With the …

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October 17, 2023 at 11:03 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…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 Roos…

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October 10, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “There is always a tendency to believe that a hundred small men can furnish leadership equal to that of one big man. This is not so.” Theodore Roosevelt Ladies' Home Journal May 1917 T…

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October 3, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The one great reason for our having succeeded as no other people ever has, is to be found in that common sense which has enabled us to preserve the largest possible individual freedom." Theod…

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September 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Steil & Lee Lead Effort to Enhance Integrity of American Elections

For immediate release: September 29, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Steil & Lee Lead Effort to Enhance Integrity of American Elections “ By increasing confidence in our elections, more people are likely to vote and participate -- and that's a good thing.” …

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September 28, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Barr Discusses Chinese Threat & US-Backed International Deterrence

For immediate release: September 28, 2023 Contact: [email protected]   Barr Discusses Chinese Threat & US-Backed International Deterrence “They are preparing for war, and there’s no other way to assess the situation.” WASHINGTON, DC – Less than a month af…

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September 27, 2023 at 12:04 PM

ICYMI: "Reagan in Youngstown" -- from the archives of The Ripon Forum

With the second GOP presidential debate scheduled for this evening at the Reagan Library, we thought you might be interested in seeing this essay from the archives of The Ripon Forum about the 1980 campaign and how the man who would become America's 40th President communicated with and re…

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September 26, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “First and foremost, we must stand firmly on a basis of good, sound ethics. We intend to do what is right for the ample and sufficient reason that it is right.”  Theodore Roosevelt Outlook J…

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September 24, 2023 at 3:18 PM

ICYMI: Ripon Profile of U.S. Sen. Katie Britt

from The Ripon Forum August 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/ripon-profile-of-katie-britt/ Ripon Profile of KATIE BOYD BRITT Name & Occupation: Katie Boyd Britt; U.S. Senator for Alabama   Previous jobs held: President & CEO, Bu…

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September 19, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Armstrong, Beatty, Krishnamoorthi & Smith Honored with 2023 Roosevelt Leadership Awards

News from The Ripon Society & Franklin Center September 19, 2023 _____________________________________ Armstrong, Beatty, Krishnamoorthi & Smith Honored with 2023 Roosevelt Leadership Awards   WASHINGTON, DC — With trust in government at an all-time…

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September 19, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Our greatest statesmen have always been those who believed in the nation—who had faith in the power of our people to spread until they should become the mightiest among the peoples of the world…

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September 12, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We Americans have many grave problems to solve, many threatening evils to fight, and many deeds to do, if, as we hope and believe, we have the wisdom, the strength, and the courage and the virt…

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September 11, 2023 at 12:34 PM

ICYMI: "A MEETING TO REMEMBER" -- a story from 9/11...

from The Ripon Forum September 2021 https://riponsociety.org/article/a-meeting-to-remember/   A MEETING TO REMEMBER On September 11, 2001, 10 members of Congress joined Donald Rumsfeld for breakfast in his private dining room at the Pentagon. This is their story.   by LOU ZICKA…

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September 5, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The man or woman who does work worth doing is the man or woman who lives, who breathes that work; with whom it is ever present in his or her soul; whose ambition is to do it well and to feel re…

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August 29, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “I believe in the party to which we belong because I believe in the principles for which the Republican party stood in the days of Abraham Lincoln."  Theodore Roosevelt At the New York Repub…

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August 22, 2023 at 11:05 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “The man with the university education is in honor bound to take an active part in our political life."  Theodore Roosevelt Atlantic Monthly August 1890 To view past Teddy Tweets, ple…

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August 15, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “We should do no wrong to any nation, weak or strong, and we should submit to no wrong.”  Theodore Roosevelt Before the Progressive National Convention Chicago, Illinois August 6, 1912 …

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August 8, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”  Theodore Roosevelt Address before The Hamilton Club Chicago, Illinois April 10, 1899 To view past Teddy Tweets, p…

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August 4, 2023 at 12:04 PM

"THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP" -- Latest Ripon Forum Examines Why It Still Matters 77 Years after Churchill Coined the Phrase

For immediate release: August 4, 2023 Contact: [email protected] "THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP" Latest Ripon Forum Examines Why It Still Matters 77 Years after Churchill Coined the Phrase   WASHINGTON, DC — In a summer that saw Britain’s Prime Mini…

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August 1, 2023 at 11:02 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “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 act each individually for himself.”  Theodore Roosevelt Remarks at the Minn…

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July 26, 2023 at 12:04 PM

ICYMI: "Bring Back Conference Committees" – by Mark Strand

from The Ripon Forum June 2023 https://riponsociety.org/article/bring-back-conference-committees/ Bring Back Conference Committees   by MARK STRAND Not that many years ago, one of the grandest spectacles in the legislative process was the Conference Committee. House…

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July 25, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Teddy Tweet of the Week

"Teddy Tweets" Theodore Roosevelt's Weekly Wisdom Presented by The Ripon Society “Be honest, and remember that honesty counts for nothing unless back of it lie courage and efficiency.”  Theodore Roosevelt Speech at Groton School Groton, Massachusetts May 24, 1904 T…

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