Major Owens: “I rise in favor of welfare reform. I am in favor of any form of reform of a Federal function or government function.…”

“I rise in favor of welfare reform. I am in favor of any form of reform of a Federal function or government function. Everything can be improved. But I hope the reform will go forward without hysteria, and without seeking to wreak revenge upon the poor. Welfare reform ought to be guided by scientific principles, by logic, by sound management principles. I think we can accomplish a great deal. I rise to advocate welfare reform with principles that really should apply to all American citizens who receive assistance from our government. If we are going to establish certain principles with respect to welfare, then let it be across the board for all citizens who receive assistance from government.”