“America is based on ideals, and the very core ideal is that there are certain unalienable rights granted by the Almighty,” Chairman Griffith stated solemnly in his opening remarks. “That ideal, whether it be from the left or the right, whether it be foreign or domestic, is constantly under attack. Part of it is because of what PBMs are doing, but PBMs have a place, they have a role. One of the main goals of The Ripon Society is to promote the ideas and principles that have made America great and contributed to the GOP’s success. These ideas include keeping our nation secure, keeping taxes low and having a federal government that is smaller, smarter and more accountable to the people.