I know that my
I know that my race must change. Chief Joseph
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I know that my race must change. Chief Joseph
I did not want my people killed. I did not want bloodshed. Chief Joseph
I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country. Chief Joseph
We ask to be recognized as men. Chief Joseph
My people were divided about surrendering. Chief Joseph
I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty. Chief Joseph
I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. Chief Joseph
When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt. Chief Joseph
Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country. Chief Joseph
We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end. Chief Joseph