Who said it?

"We must maintain peace with our Indian Neighbors."

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

"The only way to ensure our empire succeeds is to defeat our enemies"

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

"Austin is not safe. It is too close to Mexico and the threat of an attack"

• Mirabeau B Lamar

• Sam Houston

"Indians are inferior and have no right to any land in Texas"

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

"The capitol should be moved to Austin to honor the father of Texas. It will also attract more settlers."

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

"In order for our empire to succeed, money must be spent on building a strong military"

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston

"We are too far in debt to do anything but reduce costs"

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Sam Houston