John Conyers: “I yield myself 1 minute. We should all be embarrassed that instead of repealing the biggest loophole in the bankruptcy…”

“I yield myself 1 minute. We should all be embarrassed that instead of repealing the biggest loophole in the bankruptcy code, we have had 8 years to study it, the homestead exemption, the bill places only weak obstacles in its path. Instead of protecting women and health care providers from those who would terrorize abortion clinics, we lay out a blueprint for them to avoid their debts. Instead of helping individuals who have lost their job or faced a health care emergency, we deny them the chance for a fresh start. By passing this measure in this form, the majority is telling the American people, Republicans are telling the American people, it is more important to help credit card companies than innocent spouses and children; that it is more important to protect corporate scam artists than workers losing their pension; that it is more important to protect unscrupulous lenders than disabled veterans. Mr. Speaker, I yield the remainder of my time to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the distinguished minority leader. (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks, and include extraneous material.)”