Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.
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.
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.
A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.
The Great Spirit Chief who rules above all will smile upon this land... and this time the Indian race is waiting and praying.