President Obama to Nation: No credible reports of terror plot

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NBC News – President Obama tried to reassure nervous Americans on Wednesday that the nation's security services were ready for anything terrorists might throw at them.

Speaking on the eve of Thanksgiving, Obama said they have received no credible reports of "a plot on the homeland" like the bloody Nov. 13 massacre in Paris.

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"We are taking ever precaution to keep our homeland safe," Obama said. Our security services "are on the case."

In the meantime, Americans should enjoy Thanksgiving.

The President said they are going after ISIS "wherever they may hide."

"Since 9/11 we've taken extraordinary measures to improve our homeland security," he added. "And that;s something we should all be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving."

Obama spoke after a closed-door meeting with Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson and other members of his national security team in the Situation Room.

The White House said the President reviewed efforts to monitor threats and evaluate security procedures heading into the busy holiday travel season.

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