I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people.
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We ask to be recognized as men.Chief Joseph
We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy.
Chief Joseph
The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that our people had never seen. They talked straight. These men were very kind.
Chief Joseph
We're very happy with stable water, ... However, we're not convinced we're out of the woods yet.
Chief Joseph
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.
Chief Joseph
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
Chief Joseph
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