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The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
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William F. Buckley, Jr.
Age: 82 †
Born: 1925
Born: November 24
Died: 2008
Died: February 27
Journalist
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New York City
New York
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