There is no question that Iraq is one of the main problems. You'd have to be blind not to see what a magnet and generating force it's become for terrorist groups.

prison camp in Cuba as a terror suspect. After Gerhard Schröder became chancellor in 1998 he appointed Schily Minister of the Interior. While he gained popularity and respect for acting according to his own moral principles some accused him of supporting the radicals' goals.

He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD).