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

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