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I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

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 gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river.

I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.

We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.

I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people.

When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt.

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

From where the sun now stands I will fight no more.

You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to be contented penned up.

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

I want the white people to understand my people.

The Indian race are waiting and praying.

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

We ask to be recognized as men.

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.

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