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Also Known As Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Date October 24, 2001
Location United States
Context September 11 attacks

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George W. Bush
George W. Bush
president of United States
Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch
United States senator