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“- Maj. Gen. V.E. Hubik: Posse Comitatus, sir.
- Sheriff Buelton: Did you call me a pussy communist?
- Maj. Gen. V.E. Hubik: The U.S. Army is, by an act of congress; Posse Comitatus act, specifically precluded from enforcing civilian law outside the military reservation.
- Sheriff Buelton: Pussy communist?
- Maj. Gen. V.E. Hubik: That means I do not have the authority to provide you with a single piece of military equipment or personnel without a direct order from my superior or the President of the United States. I can give you his address, if you'd like.”
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