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People talk about the Patriot Act that was passed immediately in the wake of September 11. What the Patriot Act did was break down the walls between the various agencies.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Patriot Act facilitated greater collaboration among agencies after September 11.
Robert Mueller's statement highlights the significant impact of the Patriot Act, which was enacted in response to the 9/11 attacks. It emphasizes how the legislation dismantled barriers between different agencies, aiming to enhance national security through improved communication and cooperation amid heightened threats.
Themes
Patriot ActAgenciesCommunicationSecurity9/11
In practice
Example use cases
Discussing national security policies at a conference.
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