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The Cheyennes do not fight at all this side of the Arkansas, but north some young warriors were fired upon and then the fight began.

— Black Kettle Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

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Although wrongs have been done to me I live in hopes.

The West : Who is the Savage? (2001)

The white people can go wherever they please and they will not be disturbed by us, and I want you to let them know.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

I have always done my best to keep my young men quiet, but some of them will not listen.

Although the troops have struck us, we throw it all behind and are glad to meet you in peace and friendship.

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (1970)

We want to take good tidings home to our people, that they may sleep in peace.

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