they have bomb humani government facilities and our embassy in 2008, killing one american. i have made it a priority to strengthen our partnership with the yemeni government. even before christmas day, we have seen the results. plots have been disrupted and leaders eliminated. all those involved in the attempted act must know, you, too, will be held to account. it has been nearly a year since i stood on the steps of the u.s. capitol and took the oath of office as your president. with that 0 came the solemn responsibility i carry with me every moment of every day, the responsibility to protect the safety and security of the american people. i also made it very clear on that day, our nation is at war against a far reaching network of violence and hatred. we will do whatever is necessary to protect our country. make no mistake, that is exactly what we have been doing. that is why i refocused the fight of bringing to a responsible in the war in iraq, which had nothing to do with the 9/11 attack. al qaeda is based in afghanistan and pakistan. that is why have set a clear and ach