fˈɜːst ænd fˈɔːɹmoʊst kənsˈɜːnd fɔːɹ hɪz pˈiːpəlz fɹˈiːdəm ænd sɚvˈaɪvəl, wæpˈæʃəz pˈɑːɹt ɪnðə wˈɔːɹ dᵻpˈɛndᵻd ˌɔn wˌɪtʃ sˈaɪd wʊd ɛnʃˈʊɹ ðɛɹ pɹətˈɛkʃən.
First and foremost concerned for his people's freedom and survival, Wapasha's part in the war depended on which side would ensure their protection.