HISL039 EC929

President George W. Bush signs the USA Patriot Act on Oct. 26,2001. 'This new law that I sign today will allow surveillance of all communications used by terrorists, including e-mails, the Internet, and cell phones.' Standing behind Bush 43 from left are: U.S. AG, John Ashcroft; Sen. Orrin Hatch; Sen. Patrick Leahy; Sen. Harry Reid; Rep. James Sensenbrenner, and Sen. Bob Graham. (BSLOC_2015_2_178) (KEYSTONE/Everett Collection/)