James Madison actually said...

"To shorten as much as possible the duration of the war it is indispensable that the enemy should feel all the pressure that can be given to it."

"It is found also that the practice of ransoming is a cover for collusive captures and a channel for intelligence advantageous to the enemy."

"Even the fleets and troops infesting our coasts and waters are by like supplies accommodated and encouraged in their predatory and incursive warfare."

"Supplies of the most essential kinds find their way not only to British ports and British armies at a distance."