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
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
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
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
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
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
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
