James Madison actually said...

"As an encouragement to persevering and invigorated exertions to bring the contest to a happy result, I have the satisfaction of being able to appeal to the auspicious progress of our arms both by land..."

"Not to contend for such a stake is to surrender our equality with other powers on the element common to all."

"How little has been the effect of this example on the conduct of the enemy!"

"Already have the gallant exploits of our naval heroes proved to the world our inherent capacity to maintain our rights on one element."