[SunkenCiv]

Thanks mgist. More re- Catherine Ashton:

> The EU is prepared “to play a strong role” in managing the crossings while assuring that Israel’s security is guaranteed, said the 28-nation bloc’s foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3193564/posts

[mgist]

Yup, Baroness Ashton has never faced an electorate, but she has had quite a political career. The UK version of Valerie Jarett maybe.

"Baroness Ashton is ideal for the role. She has never had a proper job and never been elected to public office" Nigel Farage UKIP

BBC 2009