This American government has become very adept at attaching labels to people who defend themselves, so that the general population in America will condone their behavior. — Leonard Peltier Copy Share Image
In the past, when we were initially organizing to bring about changes, our elders had little or no political experience. However, today, most of those American Indian Movement organ-izers are the elders. They are quite adept at bringing attention to… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share Image
They still don't want to admit to the world that this isn't the best and the fairest and most equal justice system. And that… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
I would like to say, historically, from the very beginning, our people have time and again expressed the need for people to live in… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
It is difficult for me to talk about some of these things without reliving the extreme emotions and loss one always feels for the… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
My supporters and family have limited resources, very limited resources; but the FBI has the unlimited resources of the most powerful government in the… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
You can't believe one thing and do another. What you believe and what you do are the same thing. — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
If you look at the statistics regarding Native Americans, you will see that most of the tribes since the 70s have improved their economic… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
I, however, fear that at some future point there will possibly be concerted backlash against us because of our successes in business and other… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
I don’t know how to save the world. I don’t have the answers or The Answer. I hold no secret knowledge as to how… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
Only one thing’s sadder than remembering you were once free, and that’s forgetting you were once free. — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
A political prisoner is someone who is out fighting for his or her people's rights and freedom and is imprisoned for that alone. — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
Silence,they say,is the voice of complicity. But silence is impossible. Silence screams. Silence is the message,just as doing nothing is an act. Let who… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
What Bill Clinton did to us was cruel. The White House gave my attorneys indications that there was a good chance for my clemency… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
During that time period all of our tribes were suffering extremely from poverty and neglect. And the reason I say neglect is because the… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
My continued incarceration has served some good purposes. My defense committee has served as a training ground for other organizers in their defense of… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
AIM in essence is a movement rather than just an organization. It is a manifestation of the desperation of our people. — Leonard Peltier Copy Share
