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We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that the

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. – Chief Joseph

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It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. – Chief Joseph

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