James Madison said...

Whereas advantage has been taken of the loss of a fort more immediately guarding the neighboring town of Alexandria to p...

To remedy as much as possible these evils, I recommend: That an effectual embargo on exports be immediately enacted.

We have seen them everywhere paying their taxes, direct and indirect, with the greatest promptness and alacrity.

It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose ...