Catherine Ashton quotes

Catherine Ashton is a British politician and diplomat who served as the European Union's first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Her leadership played a central role in shaping EU foreign policy and facilitating significant international negotiations, including the Iran nuclear talks. She continues to be recognized for her contributions to international diplomacy and peacebuilding. Here are 8 of her quotes:

I look for the consensus because the consensus drives the policy into new places.

Catherine Ashton

Judge me on what I do and I think you will be pleased and proud of me.

Catherine Ashton

Am I an ego on legs? No I am not. Do I want to be seen out there all the time saying everything? No, I don't.

Catherine Ashton

In the EU you have half a billion people who share a common belief in democracy, in rights, in the kind of economic life we want.

Catherine Ashton

Im not interested in the limelight.

Catherine Ashton

I was the first woman British commissioner, the first woman trade commissioner, so I am also proud to be the first woman High Representative.

Catherine Ashton

In foreign policy, there are times when speaking with one voice - and it doesn't have to be mine - allows us to engage better on issues, and enables us to do things more effectively.

Catherine Ashton