If you go into a bar in most places in America and even say the word poetry, you'll probably get beaten up. But poetry is a really strong, beautiful form to me, and a lot of innovation in language comes from poetry.
“Not only must Americans admire Israel, there can be no doubt that we have an interest in, and special responsibility for, that valiant nation.”
“I don't feel guilty about expressing myself in French; nor do I feel that I am continuing the work of the colonizers.”