In preparation for it, we need to have folks who are trained, we need facilities, equipment and supplies, that are going to be built into our society, and we are going to spend a lot of money on it. Major Owens buildequipmentfacility Change image and share on social
High gas prices are eating away at consumer's disposal income and could lead to a further economic downturn, especially for those whose livelihood depend on gasoline and diesel fuel. Major Owens consumerdependdiesel Change image and share on social
There's a whole set of values, spawned by the vocal and highly visible Republicans, that appeal to the worst in people. Our society is moving in that direction. Major Owens appealbaddirection Change image and share on social
What is our greatest enemy? Segregation. Major Owens enemygreatsegregation Change image and share on social
Competition is such a virtue, and everybody's so busy competing, they have no time for compassion. Major Owens busycompassioncompete Change image and share on social
Excitement in education and student productivity, the ability to get a result that you want from students, go together and cannot be separated. Major Owens abilityeducationexcitement Change image and share on social
We can close the gap and improve what happens in the classroom by using educational technology that is the same high quality everywhere. Major Owens classroomcloseeducational Change image and share on social
I do not think we are ever going to be able to, for a long time, get the kind of quality of school personnel that we need in our schools, especially in the areas of science and math. One of the answers to that problem is to use more educational technology. Major Owens answerareaeducational share on social
He testified that when you looked at it through the eyes of 'let's do it', the costs were very small. They were less than they'd had to spend to host a convention of transportation executives. The cost was not that great. Major Owens conventioncostexecutive share on social
Technology tools such as laptops are the kind of help that we need. A program that provides laptops for all youngsters would close a gap that most of us are not aware of, or will not admit to, which is a tremendous gap in the poor communities. Major Owens admitawareclose share on social
