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Tim Pugmire

Bachmann reflects on Iraq

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Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., is back from her first trip to Iraq and has a lot to say.

Unfortunately, Bachmann spent more time talking than answering questions during a conference call Monday with Minnesota reporters. She only took three questions during the 30 minute call.

You can listen to the full audio here.

Bachmann's visit seems to have reinforced her support of President Bush's policy.

"The one thing that I see is that al Qaeda doesn't show any signs of letting up, Bachmann said."

Bachmann spent time with military and government officials in Baghdad. She expressed confidence with the efforts underway and suggested more time is needed for the troop surge to work. Bachmann also wants the news media to do a better job reporting on what she views as the larger war on terror.

"For instance, the day after I left Baghdad, 26 people were killed in one suicide bombing, 130 in another, " Bachmann said. "And sometimes it's reported as though almost it's America's fault when this goes off. It's not America's fault, It's al Qaeda's fault. They are the ones who are encouraging the suicide bombings."