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President Johnson-Sirleaf

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2006-03-17
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2006-03-17
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  1. “I pledge to you, on behalf of the Liberian people, that we will continue to take those measures that will enable us to pursue peace, stability and development, not only in Liberia, but also in our subregion and in Africa.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  2. “President Johnson-Sirleaf: I just once again would like to say thank you on behalf of the Liberian people for the support we have received from all of the nations represented at this table, from our neighbouring countries and from our African brothers and sisters in helping us make this transition from war to peace. I thank all of those countries that have provided peacekeeping troops and that have enabled us to reach this point of progress. I thank the many of you around this room, and the countries you represent, for supporting our development effort that has enabled us to embark upon these processes of change and transformation. And I thank you for the kind expression of continuing support that I have received from all of you this morning.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  3. “If we are to achieve the sustainable development of Liberia that will guarantee continued peace and stability, it is important that we accelerate the transition from humanitarian to development assistance, so that we can tackle the fundamental problems of reducing poverty and making significant progress in the achievement of the other Millennium Development Goals. Let me conclude by once again thanking the Security Council for its tremendous support to the Liberian people. I am convinced that, working closely together, we shall help Liberia turn its back on a tragic era and put our country firmly on the path to recovery, to development and to enduring peace.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  4. “We must consolidate the gains achieved during the transition of the last two years so that the enormous investment made by the international community in the peace and stability of Liberia and the region is not put at risk. We must be assured that the United Nations will ensure the safety of our people and the stability of the State if the African leadership decides to bring the Taylor matter to successful closure. I also seek the urgent contributions of donor countries and organizations for our recovery and development agenda, including debt relief. Many countries have already contributed significantly, especially in the areas of humanitarian aid and security sector reform.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  5. “I have also asked that, as we bring this matter to closure, we ensure that in any proceedings there is an environment that protects the fundamental human rights of all, including the accused. In rising to all these challenges, our nation will continue to count on the unstinting assistance of the United Nations and the international community. Liberia is still a fragile State. Our peace remains fragile. Our armed forces are being reconstituted, and the restructuring of our police and security forces is not yet complete. In view of these realities, I urge the Council to maintain its support for the United Nations Mission in Liberia.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  6. “We are determined to address issues from our painful past, including the question of impunity, as well as the imperatives of national reconciliation, so that the country can move ahead. For this reason, we have established a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as mandated by the Accra Peace Accord. We have also reconstituted our Supreme Court to start the long- needed reform of the judiciary branch of Government. An issue of major concern to our people and the nations of the subregion has to do with a case of former President Charles Taylor, who is presently in exile in Nigeria. I have asked the President of Nigeria to consult with colleagues in the subregion and in the international community on the resolution of this issue, in conformity with the requirements of the United Nations and the international community.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  7. “New measures have been enacted to enhance national revenue flows, so that we can depend more on ourselves in the process of national reconstruction and development. My Government has also extended the life of the Governance Reform Commission and expanded its mandate to, among other things, spearhead the formulation of a vigorous anti-corruption action plan, as well as to lead in the implementation of a code of conduct governing the behaviour of officials of the three branches of Government. I have already mandated that all ministers make a public declaration of personal assets. I am aware that Liberia, as a nation, must confront the legacy of the past to enable us to go forward in the future. The conflict touched virtually every family and every individual in our land.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  8. “At the same time, I intend to ensure the implementation of a capacity-building programme that would enhance Liberian ownership of the programme, as well as to transfer critical skills to Liberians, to strengthen national capacity on a long-term basis. At the moment, we are putting in place mechanisms that will enhance transparency in governance, consistent with the requirements for the lifting of timber and diamond sanctions. As a first measure, I have rendered null and void forestry concessions, as recommended by the Forestry Concessions Review Committee. My Government is meeting most of the requirements for implementing the Kimberley Process, and I hope that this will lead to an early lifting of the ban on diamond exports.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  9. “Our major partners, including the United Nations, are fully involved in the workings of this Committee. It is imperative that we provide tangible assurances to the people of Liberia that democracy will bring change for the better. They must see early improvements in health and education and economic opportunity, starting with jobs. I will need the support of the United Nations and the international community to make the changes necessary to achieve these important national goals. On our part, we commit to continue collaboration with our international partners in the implementation of the Governance and Economic Management Assistance Programme.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  10. “But with the assurances of the United Nations and of other partners, we are determined to complete the reintegration of our war-affected population, namely the refugees, the internally displaced and ex-combatants, and quickly begin to address the most basic needs of our people. In order to meet these challenges, we have elaborated a phased plan of action that defines our immediate priorities for the first 150 days of my administration, as a prelude to a national strategy that will take us forward over the medium term. Our strategy for peacebuilding is constructed on four pillars, focusing on security, the rule of law and governance, economic revitalization and basic services, and infrastructure. To spearhead and coordinate this effort, I have established a Liberia Reconstruction and Development Committee, which I will lead personally.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  11. “I also want to express our deepest appreciation for the concerted efforts of the international community, beginning with our neighbours in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) subregion, the African Union, our partners in the European Union and the European Commission, as well as our traditional friends, such as the United States, together with other countries that are contributing troops and police for the smooth operation of UNMIL. My inauguration on 16 January as the democratically elected President of Liberia opened up many possibilities, and I believe that this portends a brighter chapter in our country's history. However, we also realize that there are formidable challenges ahead as we set about consolidating our hard-won peace.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  12. “We shall remain ever grateful for that manifestation of support for and identification with a founding Member of the United Nations at its time of greatest need. The activities of the United Nations in Liberia over the years have endeared this great Organization that promotes international peace and security to our people. It is for these reasons that we also seize this opportunity to thank the United Nations and the Secretary-General, as well as his Special Representative to Liberia, and all who work under the umbrella of the United Nations and its agencies, for helping to stabilize the situation in Liberia and for giving our people renewed hope for the future.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source

  13. “It is a great honour and privilege for me to address this body. My presence here is in recognition of the critical role played by the United Nations in restoring Liberia to its rightful place in the comity of peaceful nations. Allow me therefore to seize this opportunity to pay a solemn tribute and to express our deepest gratitude to the United Nations; to this body, the Security Council; and to the families of all the peacekeepers who have made important sacrifices on behalf of my country. In providing support through its resolutions and through the statements made by the various Presidents of the Security Council during our crisis, and in defining the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), the Security Council has earned itself a laudable place in the history of Liberia.”

    2006-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5389 (2006) · source