The people of Liberia know what it means to be deprived of clean water. But we also know what it means to see our children begin to smile again, with a restoration of hope and faith in the future.

There is no easy fix or youth unemployment. Partnership between the public and private sectors can make a big difference.

I work hard, I work late, I have nothing on my conscience. When I go to bed, I sleep.

I've been a victor of circumstance.

I don't run a woman government. I run a government of people.

In Liberia, the big challenge that remains for us is job creation. We want young people to work or go to school. That is our main preoccupation right now.

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