I do not believe that the Great Spirit Chief gave one kind of men the right to tell another kind of men what they must do.

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

All people should be treated the same way on earth.

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

Good words will not give my people good health and stop them from dying. Good words will not get my people a home where they can live in peace and take care of themselves. I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and broken promises.

I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated. If I cannot go to my own home, let me have a home in a country where my people will not die so fast.