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...
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.
affairs africa brings conduct country elected election female manner president pride promise women
The election of Africa's first democratically elected female president is historic... I promise that I will conduct myself and the affairs of the country in a manner that brings pride to the women of Liberia, Africa and even the world,
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,
afford cannot country experience lacks needs transition
Liberia just needs to go through this one political transition and it can really take off. Everything's in place now. We cannot afford to put the country in the hands of someone that lacks the experience.
girls satisfying
All girls know that they can be anything now. That transformation is to me one of the most satisfying things.
across africa belongs charge clean dream future people share strength taken
The future belongs to us, because we have taken charge of it. We have the commitment, we have the resourcefulness, and we have the strength of our people to share the dream across Africa of clean water for all.
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When I took office, Liberia began to recover from years of neglect. Our people have brought clean water into the heart of Monrovia to children who have never known water from a tap. Efforts are underway to expand water projects as much as possible throughout the country.
ebola people risk
Ebola is not just a health crisis. Across West Africa, a generation of young people risks being lost to an economic catastrophe,
thinking people want
I think the majority of the Liberian people want peace.
ebola battle stakes
We all have a stake in the battle against Ebola,
magic wave wands
I beg you I no magician. I can't just wave a magic wand.
men dignity life-is
As more men become more educated and women get educated, the value system has to be more enhanced and the respect for human dignity and human life is made better.
circumstances
I've been a victor of circumstance.