Alma 61:9

And now, in your epistle, ye hath censured me; but it mattereth not, I am not angry, but do rejoice in the greatness of your heart. I, Pahoran, do not seek for power, save only to retain my judgement seat, that I may preserve the rights and the liberty of my people. My soul standeth fast in that liberty, in the which God hath made us free.

In your letter, you spoke against me. But that doesn’t matter. I am not angry. I am happy about your strong heart. I, Pahoran, don’t want power. I only want to keep my job as governor so I can protect the rights and freedom of my people. I stand strong for that freedom. God made us free.

“In your letter, you criticized me. But it doesn’t bother me—I’m not angry. In fact, your passion inspires me. I’m not after power for its own sake. All I want is to keep my position so I can protect the rights and liberty of our people. My soul is firmly rooted in the freedom God has given us.”