| John Kerryâs victory would be good news for Gen Pervez Musharraf, as the Democratic presidential hopeful has no intention of pressing Pakistan and other countries on democracy. In an interview published on Sunday, Sen Kerry said as president, he would play down the promotion of democracy as a leading goal in dealing with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China and Russia, instead focusing on other objectives that are more central to the United Statesâ security. In an exclusive interview with the Washington Post, Sen Kerry said, âSometimes we are dealt a set of cards that donât allow us do everything we want to do at once.â When asked about promoting democracy overseas, he said, âHow fast you can do that and how rapidly others can embrace it and what can be expected over a period of time varies from place to place.â He added that he would set himself goals that were realistic. |