Johnson Sirleaf to Run For 2nd Term as President of Liberia

APB exclusive speaker and current President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf drew praise from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she announced that she would run for reelection.

Regarding the eradication of gender-based violence and inequality as a key issue in post-war Liberia, Clinton commented, "I was delighted to hear that Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said she will stand for reelection. She has been one of the champions on this issue in her political and governmental career."

President Johnson Sirleaf sums up her consistent involvement fighting for peace, stability and equality in Liberia stating "My persistence in remaining in the political arena for over 30 years is with a strong desire to serve our people who we know deserve better than that which they have received in our recent history."

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