But the Islamists do rely on nation states for sanctuary, money, weaponry and training. We know which states support these people and allow them the reach and influence that they have. Bush said he would go after the states that sponsor and support terrorists. He went about half-way in this taking out Afghanistan and Iraq. He dithered with Syria and Iran and the result is that the Islamists and their allies once again have the initiative.
I can only hope that he has something swift and shocking up his sleeve as a response to this latest attempted attack and the future safety of the US.
That's why I voted for him.