John Conyers: “In closing, I note that a broad coalition of public interest organizations, including Public Citizen, Americans for…”

“In closing, I note that a broad coalition of public interest organizations, including Public Citizen, Americans for Financial Reform, the National Urban League, among others, strongly oppose H.R. 732. They warn: ``This measure would undermine law enforcement goals by reducing the availability of suitable remedies to address these kind of injuries to the public caused by illegal conduct.'' This bill is, in effect, a gift to lawbreakers that comes at the expense of families and communities impacted by injuries that cannot be addressed by direct restitution, and so I have to ask: Why are we giving a gift to lawbreakers in the guise of H.R. 732? If you value, as I do, upholding the rule of law, then you will join me and many others in opposing this seriously flawed measure. I thank everyone who has participated in this discussion, and I yield back the balance of my time.”