James Madison actually said...

"The insulting attempt on the virtue, the honor, the patriotism, and the fidelity of our brethren of the Eastern States will not fail to call forth all their indignation and resentment."

"The general tendency of these demoralizing and disorganizing contrivances will be reprobated by the civilized and Christian world."

"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."