James Madison actually said...

"Peace, at all times a blessing, is peculiarly welcome."

"Experience has taught us that neither the pacific dispositions of the American people nor the pacific character of their political institutions can altogether exempt them from that strife which appear..."

"I congratulate you and our constituents upon an event which is highly honorable to the nation."

"I, James Madison, President as aforesaid, have caused the premises to be made public; and I do hereby enjoin all persons bearing office, civil or military, within the United States and all others citi..."