What steps did Bush take to protect the country?

In response to the September 11, 2001 attacks, President George W. Bush implemented several key measures to protect the country. He initiated the War on Terror, leading to military operations in Afghanistan to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban regime. Bush also established the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate national efforts in preventing future attacks, and he pushed for the USA PATRIOT Act to enhance domestic surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities. These steps aimed to bolster national security and prevent further terrorist threats.