8. « We apprehend, however, that the Cherokees will continue to be pretty stubborn. Those with whom we have conversed are determined to stay. » June 26, 1830. « We believe the present plan of the General Government to effect our removal West of the Mississippi (…) to be highly oppressive, cruel and unjust. And we hope there is no consideration which can induce our citizens to forsake the lands of our fathers. » November 12, 1831.
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12. « Well, John Marshall has made his decision : now let him enforce it. » (Allegedly said by President Jackson)
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15. « My patriotism consist in the love of the country, and the love of the people. There are intimately connected. (…) If the country is lost, or is likely to be lost to all human appearance, and the people still exist, may I not, with a patriotism true and commendable, make a question for the safety of the remaining object of my affection ? » Elias Boudinot, 1832.
16. « They [the Cherokees ] have NEITHER THE INTELLIGENCE, the INDUSTRY, THE MORAL HABITS NOR THE DESIRE OF IMPROVEMENT, WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO ANY FAVORABLE CHANGE IN THEIR CONDITION !! » March 1, 1834
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