cases and hear both sides would have made the determination that the best thing is to go with the tried and true, to go with the system that has served us well. and distinguishes us as a nation. reporter: republicans in congress called it the right thing to do . american people realized how wrong it was to hold a civilian trial anywhere in new york or anywhere on the continental united states. reporter: so did some family members of the 9/11 victims. the man was caught in a military environment, in a war environment and should be tried in a military rtribunal. a little taste of the reaction here in new york, site of course of the world trade center attacks. here is the new york post. about face. attorney general holder also took members of congress to task for their continued criticism of where the trial should be held. really the criticism that swayed