"I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated." ― Chief Joseph Topic(s): Government More From Chief Joseph "It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises." "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." "If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace." More In Government "President Reagan was elected on the promise of getting government off the backs of the people and now he demands that government wrap itself around the waists of the people."― Ralph Nader "Television of course actually started in Britain in 1936, and it was a monopoly, and there was only one broadcaster and it operated on a license which is not the same as a government grant."― David Attenborough "I told another ESPN friend here, I love all sports. I can’t think of any I don’t love. I’ve even come to appreciate cricket. Maybe I could play a sportswriter. I don’t know. Anything in the sports realm is appealing."― Sean Astin