Americas strength is not our diversity our strength is our ability to unite people of different backgrounds around common principles. A common language is necessary to reach that goal. – Ernest Istook
The birth of democracy in Iraq is one of the great positive changes of our era. – Ernest Istook
Americans should be free to recognize our religious heritage doing that is not the same as creating a government-sponsored religion. – Ernest Istook
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