I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph
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. – Chief Joseph
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. – Chief Joseph
In a very weak economy, when you say cut government spending, what you mean is youre laying off school teachers and youre de-funding various programs that put money into the economy. This means you have more unemployed people that then draw unemployment benefits and dont pay taxes. – Fareed Zakaria