[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 153 (Thursday, September 13, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H8180-H8181]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DOUGLAS LAUX

  (Mr. DAVIDSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Douglas Laux 
of Coldwater, Ohio.

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  After attending Indiana University, Doug served for 7 years with the 
Central Intelligence Agency as an operations officer. Unknown to his 
family and friends, Doug operated undercover in Afghanistan and Syria, 
fighting America's global war on terror.
  Working in Afghanistan, Doug quietly penetrated the ranks of al-Qaida 
and the Taliban, where he was able to infiltrate and eliminate one of 
the largest IED manufacturers in the world.
  Doug left the CIA in 2013 and now lives quietly in Coldwater, Ohio, 
his hometown.
  While Doug does not seek recognition for his past service, his 
actions struck a major blow to the enemies of our country, and they 
deserve commendation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the bravery of Mr. 
Laux and to wish him continued success as a private citizen.

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