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President Bush Responds to the Attacks
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/09/were-going-to-get-the-b--------george-w-bushs-reaction-to-911-re/
+George W Bush's reaction tothe 9/11 attacks in America has been detailed in full for the first time by his press secretary, highlighting the former president's immediate determination to "get the b-------" responsible. -
The War on Terror is Declared
https://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/sept-15-2001-president-declares-war-terror-10877347
Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. On 20 September 2001, in the wake of the September 11 attacks, George W. Bush delivered an ultimatum to the Taliban government of Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, to turn over Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda leaders operating in the country or face attack. -
USA Patriot ACT
https://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/highlights.htmThe Department of Justice's first priority is to prevent future terrorist attacks. Since its passage following the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Patriot Act has played a key part - and often the leading role - in a number of successful operations. While the results have been important, in passing the Patriot Act, Congress provided for only modest, incremental changes in the law. -
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Iraq War
https://www.britannica.com/event/Iraq-WarOn this day in 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces primarily from the United Kingdom, initiates war on Iraq
