I remind everyone: Whether you school them at home or send them to school, you as a parent have the responsibility to make sure they learn and behave. Teachers and principals may help, but parents are the ones who must accept responsibility. Ernest Istook acceptbehavehome share on social
English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen. Ernest Istook citizenenglishlanguage Change image and share on social
There are a lot of Grinches out there that would like nothing better than to take any references to religion out of the holiday season. Ernest Istook grinchholidaylot Change image and share on social
Out of control judicial activism threatens traditional marriage in America. Ernest Istook activismamericacontrol Change image and share on social
We need uniform protection of traditional marriage. You can't have different definitions on something as fundamental as marriage. The Marriage Protection Amendment is the only solution to this problem. Ernest Istook amendmentdefinitionfundamental share on social
Research and development needs permanent tax credits to build the technology that spurs our growth. But no government programs alone can get America's students to study more science and math; parents must push and help their children to meet this goal. Ernest Istook americabuildchild share on social
My father was the son of immigrants, and he grew up bilingual, but English is what my father taught me and what he spoke to me. America's strength is not our diversity; it is our ability to unite around common principles even when we come from different backgrounds. Ernest Istook abilityamericabackground share on social
It's good that the first half of the speech emphasized freedom, because George W. Bush has been the global champion for freedom. As he said, if we don't fight tyranny it will not leave us alone in peace. Ernest Istook bushchampionemphasize share on social
Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage; doing that is not the same as creating a government-sponsored religion. Ernest Istook americancreatefree Change image and share on social
America has global trade with plenty of nations that provide inexpensive labor, but it's better for us when they're in our own hemisphere, rather than sending that business halfway around the world. Ernest Istook americabusinessglobal Change image and share on social
