That someone is the entire US military. Operation Enduring Freedom. As for the patriot act, from justice department: > the Patriot Act has played a key part

That someone is the entire US military. Operation Enduring Freedom. As for the patriot act, from justice department: > the Patriot Act has played a key part - and often the leading role - in a number of successful operations to protect innocent Americans from the deadly plans of terrorists dedicated to destroying America and our way of life.