AG Holder in today’s testimony once again makes my point for me. He admits that the tribunals would have all manner of protections and would be an appropriate venue for detainees.

Despite criticism that holding such a trial presented greater risks than a military commission, Mr. Holder argued that there were fewer differences between the rules for federal court and the military panels than some critics realize. And, he argued, the Southern District of New York has a long history of successfully prosecuting terrorism suspects.