Musharraf on possible Perry 2012 presidential run
Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf spoke with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer today about the possibility of Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential run, al Qaeda’s threat to the United States and more. A highlight from the interview is after the jump and a full transcript will be posted on CNN.com. Tune in to The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer today on CNN in the 6 p.m. ET hour to watch this full interview.
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Highlight from Interview
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WOLF BLITZER, HOST, CNN’S “THE SITUATION ROOM”: Let’s talk a little bit about something unrelated. You recently met with the governor of Texas, Rick Perry. Is that right?
PERVEZ MUSHARRAF, FORMER PRESIDENT OF PAKISTAN: Yes.
BLITZER: What was that about?
MUSHARRAF: Nothing. He wanted to meet. Maybe exchange views on exactly what it would be — a talking off —
BLITZER: Did you get the impression he’s thinking of running for president?
MUSHARRAF: Well, I think — I did, yes.
BLITZER: You did?
MUSHARRAF: Yes.
BLITZER: So you think he will?
MUSHARRAF: You need to ask him, but I think — I thought — I did get that —
BLITZER: I mean, I agree with you. I think he will run for president, too, but I just — I haven’t met with him personally, you did.
MUSHARRAF: Yes.
BLITZER: But you came away from that meeting —
MUSHARRAF: Yes.
BLITZER: — thinking he’s going to run.
MUSHARRAF: Yes.
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