It does not require many words to speak the truth.

We ask to be recognized as men.

The earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the neasure of our bodies are the same

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

All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not; and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them.

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.