Evidence showed that only a few people were actually involved in the plot against the president.

VOA: special.2010.01.07

Because I will not allow terrorists to plot against the American people from safe havens half a world away.

NPR: Obama's Address To Congress

And with our friends and allies, we will forge a new and comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan to defeat al Qaeda and combat extremism, because I will not allow terrorists to plot against the American people from safe havens halfway around the world.

CNN: Obama speech to Congress focuses on economy