How did Santa Anna say the man of the Alamo five?

Santa Anna referred to the defenders of the Alamo as "the men of the Alamo" and viewed them as brave yet misguided. He famously stated that they were "fighting for a lost cause" and that their resistance would ultimately lead to their demise. Despite their valor, he saw them as obstacles to his campaign to assert Mexican authority over Texas. Ultimately, he ordered the execution of those who survived the battle, reinforcing his view of their rebellion as a threat to national unity.