"I'll be here to serve my people if the Liberian people want me in the future," he said.

This effort by West African leaders, strongly supported by the Liberian people, was successful.

George says he owes that to the Liberian people . . . so that's why he's giving back to the society.

"I think Weah is the only one who can bring happiness to the Liberian people now," he said.

"You are the bosses now," Mr. Taylor told the Liberian people.

Ultimately, the Liberian people and their leaders were primarily responsible for peace and reconciliation.

"The Liberian people themselves don't want peace, and we have no control over them."

"We're deeply concerned that the condition of the Liberian people is getting worse and worse and worse."

At the time, she said: "The Liberian people have voted for their confidence in my ability to deliver ... very quickly."

"The Liberian people have suffered enough, and we don't want to make their lot worse."