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"We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return."
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"Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand."
Man
"I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed."
Time
"Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country."
Authority
"I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people."
Life
"We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy."
Man
"I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition."
Man
"I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done."
Nothing
"I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated."
Government
"It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises."
Heart
"A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal."
Love
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