President Barack Obama says there's currently no specific, credible intelligence that would indicate a potential terrorist plot in the U.S. during the holidays.
Obama says his administration is taking "every possible step" to keep the country safe. He says that if there were to be a credible threat, the public will be informed.
The president says it's understandable that the public is worried that attacks like the ones in Paris this month could happen in the United States. But he's encouraging people to go about their normal activities around Thanksgiving.
"Right now we know of no specific and credible intelligence indicating a plot on the homeland. That is based on the latest information I just received in the situation room," the president said. "I want the American people to know entering the holidays that the combined resources of our military, our intelligence and our homeland security agencies are on the case. They're vigilant, relentless and effective," the president said.
He said if there were a specific, credible threat, the public would be informed.
"We do think it's useful for people as they're going about their business to be vigilant. If you see something suspicious, say something. That's always helpful. But otherwise, Americans should go about their usual Thanksgiving weekend activities," he said.
He praised law enforcement officials around the country for "working overtime" to protect the American people, and said their efforts have saved lives.
"They serve every hour of every day for the sake of our security. They did so before Paris and they do so now without fanfare or credit and without a break for the holidays," he said.
Obama spoke from the White House on Wednesday shortly after meeting with his national security team.
(The Associated Press also contributed to this report.)
