Federica Mogherini Quotes

"Justice is one of the core elements towards reconciliation and sustainable peace."

"In the wake of the United Kingdom's vote to 'Brexit' the E.U., we Europeans will indeed have to rethink how our Union works; but we know very well what we need to work for. We know what our principles, interests, and priorities are."

"The European Union remains a staunch supporter of the ICC and is committed to full co-operation on the prevention of serious crimes falling under the jurisdiction of the Court."

"Without justice, the most heinous crimes go unpunished; victims are unable to obtain redress, and peace remains an elusive goal, since impunity generates more hatred, leading to acts of revenge and more suffering."

"The European Union is here to stay."

"Maybe 'America first' means also that you have to deal with America first."

"Peace between Israel and Palestine is a top priority for the European Union, and it will remain a top priority in our political agenda."

"It's not for me or another European to speak about domestic political choices or decisions in the U.S."

"A transition, by definition, means you start in one place and finish in another."

"In a changing global landscape, Europe will be more and more an indispensible power."

"It is not only the people of Gaza that can't afford having a fourth war - all the world cannot afford this."

"There have always been different opinions on some elements of our sanction policy. It will probably stay that way... What is important is that we keep this unity and decide all together."

"Our policy on the annexation of Crimea, which we consider illegal, will stay."

"We want to engage in ever closer synergy with Latin American and Caribbean partners."

"Global issues require common responses: Only together we can create the conditions to defeat Daesh and al Qaeda, block channels for terrorist financing, tackle foreign terrorist fighters."

"A free trade agreement can be a win-win for E.U. and India."

"The E.U. intends to be one of the biggest humanitarian donors on the Syrian crisis."

"The E.U. needs a strategy that marries a shared vision to common action."

"The E.U. can deliver on its citizens' needs and make its partnerships work only if we all act together - E.U. institutions and national governments, at all levels, united."

"Our interests are indeed common European interests, and the only way to serve them is by common means. That is why all Europeans, and all E.U. member states, have a collective responsibility to strengthen our Union."

"The European Union will never see America, or an American president, as a risk."

"There are trends in our societies... that can lead to some political decisions in America and in Europe that can give some ground to the radicalization discourse."

"I'd be happy if, during my mandate, the Palestinian state existed."

"Anti-Semitism has not disappeared, and European Jews have too often come under attack."

"Each new generation needs to commit again to the foundations of our peaceful coexistence."

"E.U.-U.S. ties are deeper than any change in politics."

"There is, and there will be, an increasing demand for a principled global security provider, for a superpower that believes in multilateralism and cooperation."

"The European Union will continue to fully support multilateral global governance based on international law, human rights, and strong international institutions."

"There is a need for the European Union to use all potential we have on defense cooperation."

"Indeed, our British friends have decided to leave us - which is very sad for all of us - but life goes on, and the European Union as well goes on."