Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is in Iraq Wednesday, being briefed on the mission and visiting Minnesota troops there.
On a conference call with reporters, Pawlenty said his goal was to thank Minnesota troops.
He said " good process has been made" in Iraq and the situation seems "more stable than just a couple years ago and heading in a hopeful direction," Pawlenty said.
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