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We were once friends with the whites, but you nudged us out of the way by your intrigues, and now when we are in council you keep nudging each other. Why don't you talk, and go straight, and let all be well?

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

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

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

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

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