"1997 was the year that Liberia emerged from seven years of conflict and instability, thanks to the efforts of the Liberian people themselves, the sacrifices of ECOWAS countries and the gallantry of the men of ECOMOG, as well as the support of the International Community. It was the year that the democratization process was consolidated in different parts of our Continent with greater attention being paid to issu.es of good governance and respect for human rights by governments right across the Continent." - Dr. Salim, December 30, 1997
