What the American Indian Movement says is that the American Indians are the Palestinians of the United States, and the Palestinians are the American Indians of Europe.
Russell MeansThe only way you can be free is to know is that you are worthwhile as a distinct human being.
Russell MeansThe one thing I've always maintained is that I'm an American Indian. I'm not politically correct.
Russell MeansAmerica always put forth this phony melting pot theory, but it's a reality now. They couldn't accomplish the melting pot economically; they couldn't accomplish it politically, or through education and science. But America has become a consumer society, and I see young people in the cities - of all colors and races - hanging out together over consumerism.
Russell Means