I earned my professional credibility a long time ago in a male-dominated world. I just hope that as a woman, I bring in an extra dimension to the job. I bring in the sensitivity of being a woman and a mother, and that means I pay more attention to women, children, and the social needs of society.

I think the majority of the Liberian people want peace.

One has to look at my life story to see what I've done. I've paid a heavy price that many people don't realize.

Ebola is not just a health crisis. Across West Africa, a generation of young people risks being lost to an economic catastrophe.

I beg you I no magician. I can't just wave a magic wand.

I've been a victor of circumstance.

We all have a stake in the battle against Ebola.