[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1526]
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                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN EULER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Euler, a Vietnam 
veteran, retired U.S. marine, and tireless public servant.
  After retiring as the Deputy Director of the Torts Branch, Civil 
Division of the Department of Justice, John thought he was finished 
working for the Federal Government. However, in January of 2004, John's 
sense of duty compelled him to volunteer for 6 months in Iraq as 
Director of International Counsel. His 26 years of experience with the 
Department of Justice and his extensive legal career gave him all the 
tools necessary to help the new Iraqi Government build a new legal 
system from the ground up. John faced many challenges in Iraq, 
including the fact that all legal records were destroyed by war. 
Despite the difficult task, John helped the Iraqi Government to build 
an entirely new court system and to defend itself in over 70 
international cases. His service has helped the Iraqis to live in a 
society operating under the rule of law, a protection that many 
Americans take for granted.
  John's strong passion for civil service has again called him to Iraq. 
He is currently serving as the Deputy Legal Counsel for the U.S. 
Department of State. In this new position, John advises the United 
States Embassy in Iraq on issues relating to the new Iraqi Government. 
His experience in creating the Iraqi legal system makes his counsel 
invaluable to the embassy's team.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor John Euler for his extensive service 
to the United States and for his dedication to the rebuilding of the 
Iraqi Government. His bravery and support during these trying times 
serve as a model for us all. I thank him for his perseverance and his 
service.

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