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

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