James Madison actually said...

"The policy now proclaimed to the world introduces into her modes of warfare a system equally distinguished by the deformity of its features and the depravity of its character."

"I recommend to the consideration of Congress the equity and propriety of a general provision allowing in such cases, both past and future, a fair proportion of the value which would accrue to the capt..."

"The circumstances and the issue of this combat afford another example of the professional skill and heroic spirit which prevail in our naval service."

"The signal display of both by Captain Bainbridge, his officers and crew, commands the highest praise."