James Madison actually said...

"The operations of the Treasury continued to be obstructed by difficulties arising from the condition of the national currency."

"The wisdom of the Legislature will decide on the course which, under these circumstances, is prescribed by a joint regard to the amicable relations between the two nations and to the just interests of..."

"The United States, having been the first to abolish within the extent of their authority the transportation of the natives of Africa into slavery."

"The Constitution has intrusted Congress exclusively with the power of creating and regulating a currency of that description."