others in military tribunals. >> it reverses a plan by the obama administration to try the suspected terrorists in a civilian courtroom. there is stedfast support on both sides and time for debate is running out. susan candiotti's has this morning's security watch for us. . >> reporter: john, kiran, good morning. i'm at new york's ground zero and almost nine years after the 9/11 attacks, victims' families and friends are still waiting for a decision on how to try the accused terrorist. >> right here is my best friend terry. >> reporter: every time retired new york firefighter tim brown visits ground zero, he remembers every detail. >> when that first tower came down, where were you standing? >> we were right on the sidewalk here outside of 2 world trade center when it collapsed. >> that must have been ter fiing. >> it was terrifying. >> reporter: brown demands the president do an about turn and scuttle attorney general eric holder's plan to try accused 9/11 mastermind khalid shaikh mohammed and four others in civilian courts. >> we should not be giving these