Conor initially refuses as this would require more Enterprise personnel to transport to the colony, and he fears cultural contamination, but relents when Bates convinces him this is the only solution. The Enterprise is able to push the fragment far enough that the colony appears to be safe.
Conor initially refuses to send more people to the colony because of logistical and cultural concerns. However, he eventually accepts this decision after Bates argues for its necessity. The Enterprise manages to move the fragment far enough away from the colony that it appears safe.