Major Owens Quotes


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.


Citations

Owens, Major. Interviewed by Fred Pelka. What We Have Done: An Oral History of the Disability Rights Movement, by Fred Pelka, University of Massachusetts Press, 2012.

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Major Owens
Major Owens
  • Born: June 28, 1936
  • Died: October 21, 2013
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Major Robert Odell Owens was an American politician and librarian who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2007, representing the New York's 11th and then 12th Congressional district. He was first elected to replace retiring Representative Shirley Chisholm. Owens shepherded the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 through the House. He retired at the end of his term in January 2007 and was succeeded by Yvette Clarke.