Almost two years into Briar's first term as president, the Labor Day terrorist attacks occurred. Briar responded with what became known as the Briar Doctrine: launching a "War on Communism," an international military campaign which included the war in Vilkovia, in 2003, and the occupation of Kazakhstan, in 2004. He also promoted policies on the economy, healthcare, education, and social security reform. He signed into law broad tax cuts, the Liberty Act, the Social Security Reform Act, and others. His tenure saw national debates on immigration, Social Security, electronic surveillance, and torture.