Our people still need support. Support us through writing your government officials. We are still on the verge of extinction, with continued injustices brought against us.
Leonard PeltierMy supporters and family have limited resources, very limited resources; but the FBI has the unlimited resources of the most powerful government in the world today. It's amazing that they haven't successfully had me assassinated since I have been in here. There have been plots uncovered in the past that I know of to have me killed.
Leonard PeltierTo heal will require real effort, and a change of heart, from all of us. To heal means that we will begin to look upon one another with respect and tolerance instead of prejudice, distrust and hatred. We will have to teach our children-as well as ourselves-to love the diversity of humanity....We can do it. Yes, you and I and all of us together. Now is the time. Now is the only possible time. Let the Great Healing begin.
Leonard PeltierMy continued incarceration has served some good purposes. My defense committee has served as a training ground for other organizers in their defense of freedom and justice.
Leonard PeltierA political prisoner is someone who is out fighting for his or her people's rights and freedom and is imprisoned for that alone.
Leonard PeltierI donโt know how to save the world. I donโt have the answers or The Answer. I hold no secret knowledge as to how to fix the mistakes of generations past and present. I only know that without compassion and respect for all of Earthโs inhabitants, none of us will surviveโnor will we deserve to.
Leonard Peltier