Hilda L. Solis: “I wonder if the gentleman who just spoke realizes that his own constituents in his State lost $1.48 billion of his…”

“I wonder if the gentleman who just spoke realizes that his own constituents in his State lost $1.48 billion of his constituents' hard-earned dollars there. So I just want to remind him also of the scandal that has taken place here today. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today because the rank and file workers, many of whom that I represent and many that Members here represent know and expect Congress to do something about this corruption that has been going on now for some time and not continue with this whole issue of safeguarding the lives of individuals that make seven-figure pensions, get special perks, and will get more protections under this Republican-sponsored piece of legislation. As my colleagues know, this country lost over $175 billion in retirement savings, and in California alone we lost 18 billion. I would like to remind people that in our own districts right now we are faced with some very hard issues. Our economy is hurting. Nationally Hispanics right now have one of the highest rates of unemployment, 7.5 nationally, and in my own district in California in cities that I represent it is way above 11 percent and it has been there for 6 months or more. How do I explain when I go home to my constituents that we are ignoring the jobs about putting bad CEOs behind bars and letting them go scot free? We cannot allow this version, the Republican-sponsored legislation, to get out because people are watching. Americans want to know that there is justice for all.”