The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark.

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

The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.

I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises. There has been too much talking by men who had no right to talk. It does not require many words to speak the truth.