Who said “In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not…”?

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J. William Fulbright. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Arrogance of Power (1966)

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Fulbright, J. W. (n.d.). In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not its taste, but its effect, ... [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1673-in-a-democracy-dissent-is-an-act-of/

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Fulbright, J. William. “In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not its taste, but its effect, ...” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1673-in-a-democracy-dissent-is-an-act-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Fulbright, J. William. “In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not its taste, but its effect, ...” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/1673-in-a-democracy-dissent-is-an-act-of/.

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