I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.
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Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory said there were a great many white people in our country, and many more would come; that he wanted the land marked out so that the Indians and the white man could be separated.Chief Joseph
My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.
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The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.
Chief Joseph
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
Chief Joseph
The Indian race are waiting and praying.
Chief Joseph
We're very happy with stable water, ... However, we're not convinced we're out of the woods yet.
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