Even though the American Indian Movement on a national-international scale has proven to be extremely dysfunctional, the American Indian Movement I was associated with I'm very proud of. We were a revolutionary, militant organization whose purpose was spirituality first, and that's how I want to be remembered.
Russell MeansIโm a human being, Iโm not anyoneโs mascot! And I am Americaโs conscience. And thatโs what they donโt want to look at. They would rather look at a cartoon character than at the deceit of this country and this government.
Russell MeansThe only way you can be free is to know is that you are worthwhile as a distinct human being.
Russell Means