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
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
Our economic freedom is founded on individual property rights; government should never be permitted to take those away. Ernest Istook economicfoundfreedom 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
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
Printing ballots in multiple languages costs millions of dollars every year. It also discourages immigrants from integrating into American society and gaining the benefits that come from speaking English. Ernest Istook americanballotbenefit share on social
Instead of this confusion, we need the unifying force of an official language, English, which is the language of success in America. Ernest Istook americaconfusionenglish 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
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
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
