The American people do not want people thumbing their nose at the law. It undercuts the very fabric of our society and the system of civil justice and of criminal justice as well. Ernest Istook americancivilcriminal Change image and share on social
There are many alternatives to embryonic stem cell research, alternatives with great potential. We need to support these and oppose creating life for the sole purpose of destroying it. Ernest Istook alternativecellcreate Change image and share on social
The birth of democracy in Iraq is one of the great positive changes of our era. Ernest Istook birthdemocracyera Change image and share on social
There's a lot of exaggerated talk about CAFTA, but it's actually a fairly routine trade agreement. Although it involves fairly small nations, they're still more important trade partners than places like Australia or many other larger nations. Ernest Istook agreementaustraliacafta share on social
We cannot sacrifice innocent human life now for vague and exaggerated promises of medical treatments thirty of forty years from now. There are ways to pursue this technology and respect life at the same time. Ernest Istook exaggeratefortyhuman share on social
To become an American citizen, we require people to read, write and speak in English. That is to help them to assimilate in our melting pot, truly to become Americans. We mock that when the cherished right to vote does not involve English any more. Ernest Istook americanassimilatecherish share on social
Home schooled children frequently combine for many purposes - and they interact well. The growth of the home schooling movement means that more and more children are learning together, just not in a traditional classroom. Ernest Istook childclassroomcombine share on social
We've outpaced Japan and Europe in creating new jobs, but there's major competition from India and China. It's not enough to make income tax cuts permanent. Ernest Istook chinacompetitioncreate Change image and share on social
Education begins at home and I applaud the parents who recognize that they - not someone else - must take responsibility to assure that their children are well educated. Ernest Istook applaudassurebegin Change image and share on social
The courts are using the First Amendment to attack religion, when they should be using it to protect religion. Ernest Istook amendmentattackcourt Change image and share on social
