Who said “The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.”?

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William F. Buckley. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceWindfall : The End of the Affair (1992).

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Buckley, W. F. (n.d.). The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12542-the-best-defense-against-usurpatory-government-is-an/

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Buckley, William F. “The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12542-the-best-defense-against-usurpatory-government-is-an/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Buckley, William F. “The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/12542-the-best-defense-against-usurpatory-government-is-an/.

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