“We are all American. If we believe that we are Americans, if we believe that what binds us together is what we have in common, then it must include the common language, and that common tongue is English.” IfsBelieveTogetherLanguageCommonTongueCommon Language Author:Ernest Istook
“America's 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.” PeopleDifferentAmericaLanguageGoalAbilityCommonPrinciplesDiversityBackgroundsDifferent BackgroundsCommon Language Author:Ernest Istook
“English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.” ShouldReadingHouseLanguageCitizensOfficialsRequirements Author:Ernest Istook
“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.” YearsLanguageMillionsCostBenefitsDollarsImmigrantsMultipleDiscouragingPrintingIntegratingBallotsAmerican Society Author:Ernest Istook
“Instead of this confusion, we need the unifying force of an official language, English, which is the language of success in America.” NeedsAmericaLanguageForceSeaConfusionOfficialsUnifying Author:Ernest Istook
