It's true that General Musharraf opposes my return, seeing me as a symbol of democracy in the country. He is comfortable with dictatorship. I hope better sense prevails.

This quote explains that General Musharraf is not in favor of the speaker returning because he believes that person to be a representation of democracy, something General Musharraf does not agree with. The speaker is hoping that General Musharraf will reconsider and have a change of heart, seeing the importance of democracy to the country.