Ellen Johnson
Ellen Johnson
Ellen Johnsonis an American activist for the civil rights of atheists and for the separation of church and state in the United States. She served as the president of the organization American Atheists from 1995–2008...
ability confidence deliver people voted
We know expectations are going to be high. The Liberian people have voted for their confidence in my ability to deliver ... very quickly,
address both issue means nation peace people safe secure youths
We have to first secure the peace, we have to make our nation secure, people must feel safe and confident, ... That means we have to address the issue of young people particularly, the war-affected youths ? both ex-combatants as well as the victims.
areas army carrying fly food groups religion reports stricken trying water
We're getting reports of how some religion-based 'aid' groups are trying to fly evangelists into the stricken areas and how U.S. Army chaplains are carrying bibles -- not food or water -- to 'comfort' people,
gas island tank
We're always concerned. The Island is a tank of gas away and that is one of the things that we sell.
indication looking second
We are looking at a second round. Every indication is that it is inevitable,
certainly girls hope inspire model role women
I hope young girls will now see me as a role model that will inspire them, ... I certainly hope more and more of them will be better off, women in Liberia, women in Africa, I hope even women in the world.
area excelled profession succeeded
I have operated, succeeded and excelled in a man's world -- in every area or profession that I have been in,
continuing glad hear
I'm at least glad to hear they're continuing it.
means walk
This is a very important day in my life. I want to make history. Even if it means I will walk for 10 hours, I will do so,
beach blocks car four home island people rent since type walk
The Island is the type of place that you can walk all over and not have to use a car that much. Most of the people who come down rent a home for a week. Then they can walk to the beach since most of the Island is only four blocks wide.
competing gain men respect sure
If you're competing with men as a professional, you have to be better than they are ... and make sure you get their respect as an equal, ... It's been hard. Even when you gain their acceptance, it's in a male-dominated way. They say, 'Oh, now she's one of the boys.
bring clear confidence country deliver elected expressed lead people reform team
It's clear that the Liberian people have expressed confidence in me, ... They have elected me to lead the team that will bring reform to the country and that will deliver development.
slogan state
It's like the state slogan says. Come see for yourself.
aware enormity
It's a big task. I'm aware of the enormity of this, ... But I also think that I'm up to the task.