In his last years , Joseph spoke eloquently against the injustice of United States policy toward his people .
In his last years , Joseph held out the hope that America 's promise of freedom and equality might one day be fulfilled for Native Americans as well .
In his last years , Joseph spoke eloquently against the injustice of United States policy toward his people and held out the hope that America 's promise of freedom and equality might one day be fulfilled for Native Americans as well .