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Many Republicans and some Democrats say they are angry over the decision to place Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others on trial in Manhattan, but Attorney General Holder insisted the trial can be held safely.

"The moment the person is in the hands of the United States government, they're entitled that they have the right to a lawyer and they can remain silent. And if we go down that road, we'll make the country less safe," said Senator Lindsey Graham.

During the hearing, Holder shot back at critics who have said the Obama administration has reverted to a pre-September 11th mentality. He said he is well aware that the nation is at war and that he is prepared to use every available instrument to win.

He also took aim at those who've said that Mohammed will use the trial to speak out against the United States – much like he did at a military commission last year.

“If Khalid Sheikh Mohammed makes the same statements that he made during his military commission proceedings, I have every confidence that the nation and the world will see him for the coward that he is,” said Holder. “I'm not scared of what Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has to say at trial and no one else needs to be afraid either."

The attorney general was also asked by New York Senator Charles Schumer to pledge that federal funds will cover all costs to further secure New York in regards to the trial. Holder said he will work to make that happen as the attack is considered a federal offense.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly have said they can keep the city safe during the trial. But former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has been an outspoken critic of Holder's decision since it was announced last week.

Kelly estimates the trial security could cost the city at least $75 million. Holder says the federal government would help pick up the tab.