Liberia has to take primary responsibility for its own reform agenda. But our resources are limited. We have to attract the private sector to get jobs to our people that will enable us to raise the government revenue, but to… — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
Of course, I am the first democratically elected woman president in Africa, and that raises a lot of expectations. Because I represent the aspirations of women all over Africa, I must succeed for them. I must keep the door open… — 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 Image
I don't run a woman government. I run a government of people. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
If your dreams don't scare you, you aren't dreaming big enough. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
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 Image
I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
Women work harder. And women are more honest; they have less reasons to be corrupt. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
To girls and women everywhere, I issue a simple invitation. My sisters, my daughters, my friends; find your voice — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
Future generations will judge us not by what we say, but what we do. — Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Copy Share Image
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 Image
