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 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

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

- 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

I am proud of the fact that women have been recognised as being as capable, as able to do the senior jobs in Europe as any man.

- Catherine Ashton

Im not interested in the limelight.

- Catherine Ashton

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

- Catherine Ashton