It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.
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We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy.Chief Joseph
There is a legitimate place for him in a law enforcement agency. He is a unique individual and there are a number of things he could do for a community. From what I have seen, he is into law enforcement. He could have come and gone today but he stayed for beyond what I would have expected. We know he is not in this for the money.
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I want the white people to understand my people.
Chief Joseph
My people were divided about surrendering.
Chief Joseph
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.
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