Is New York Times/PBS "Journalist" John Burns an objective reporter OR an advocate for U.S. Imperialism?

Question

"The United States and its predominant economic political and military power in the world have been the single greatest force for stability in the world such as it is now...If the outcome in Iraq were to destroy the credibility of American power, to destroy America's willingness to use its power to acheive good...it would be a dark day."

John Burns, New York Times bureau chief on Charlie Rose 4/9/2008

Answer 1

I would say the latter, he is an imperialist in his positions on many issues.