"Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." — George W. Bush, 2001
Six weeks after this address, Congress passed the
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Homeland Security Act creating DHS
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Real ID Act for state licensing
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USA PATRIOT Act expanding surveillance authority
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Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq
Explanation
The PATRIOT Act, signed October 26, 2001, expanded wiretap, search, and intelligence-sharing powers in response to 9/11.