Crossword puzzle clue "author who said democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve"

Author who said "Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve"

It's said that he said, "I never said most of the things I said"

Hornet who said, "I feel like Asians in general don't get the respect that we may deserve whether it comes to sports, basketball, or whatever it might be"

Early and influential stand-up comedian Mort who said, "Liberals feel unworthy of their possessions. Conservatives feel they deserve everything they've stolen" haha I feel that

What a correct password ensures

Ensures the failure of

Ensures obedience (to law)

Ensures, slangily