My calling was first of all to ensure there was peace in the country, because we could easily have gone back to war. In the midst of the country, there were still warlords; there were many child soldiers who had… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
The people of Liberia know what it means to be deprived of clean water, but we also know what it means to see our… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
I don't face any particular problems as a woman president because I have been a professional for a long time. I keep telling people:… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
I've been involved in politics for quite some time. I've held positions, and my experiences are very deep, and I think I have the… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
In Liberia, the big challenge that remains for us is job creation. We want young people to work or go to school. That is… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
Women work harder. And women are more honest; they have less reasons to be corrupt. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
Future generations will judge us not by what we say, but what we do. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
When I took office, Liberia began to recover from years of neglect. Our people have brought clean water into the heart of Monrovia to… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
Ebola is not just a health crisis. Across West Africa, a generation of young people risks being lost to an economic catastrophe, — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
Our entire judicial system in Liberia has broken down because of the many years of lawlessness, indiscipline and warfare. We need more training to… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share
