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Reflecting on the practical experience she has gained since her graduation 37 years ago, Johnson-Sirleaf told the graduates that their Kennedy School education would enable them to have a positive impact...
...ever there was a profile of courage,” he said, “it is Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf...
...Johnson-Sirleaf said she came to Harvard after working in public service in Liberia for four years, to avoid the repercussions of comments she made criticizing the party in power...
...Johnson-Sirleaf said she returned to her home country, hoping to use her experience at the Kennedy School as a weapon to fight corruption, poverty, and “the mediocrity and low productivity” of Liberian government. She added that many of the students graduating will face “similar circumstances” when they leave the Ivory Tower today...
Citing the challenges Liberia faces in rebuilding infrastructure and restoring stability after a brutal 14-year Civil War, Johnson-Sirleaf nevertheless said she was optimistic for the future...