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Politicians and Their Quoting of William Butler Yeats

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From: All Things Considered (NPR)
Date: 19960315
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Melissa Block looks at the trend of politicians quoting William Butler Yeats. Many of them know now what they're quoting, but it's rather the work of young speechwriters in search of political cliches.

NOAH ADAMS, Host: A poetic predilection has come to our attention. It seems that pols and candidates have turned to William Butler Yeats to satisfy the growing need for metaphor in speech and scribe. The Irish bard is in his glory. Melissa Block tracks down the story of those who have Yeats' words availed on Senate floor or campaign trail.

MELISSA BLOCK, Reporter: ...

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