The U.S. has been here before

"Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute"
The mainstream media will not tell you that the recent attack against the U.S. merchant ship off the coast of Somalia was an act of Islamic terrorism, but it was, and it’s not new. Quite simply, the majority of Americans have forgotten U.S. history despite the presence of a large monument in front of the U.S. Naval Academy to remind us. That is the Tripoli Monument, the oldest military monument in the U.S., honoring the heroes of the First Barbary War.

Maersk: Captain grateful to U.S. navy
The boss of the shipping captain rescued from Somali pirates says his employee is deferring credit for the rescue to the U.S. Navy and other government agencies.

Maersk Line Limited President and CEO John Reinhart says Richard Phillips' rescue is a great moment for the nation.

Somali Pirates Vow Revenge on US, France on Rescues
“France and the U.S. will encounter unforgettable lessons,” Mohamed [first name sound familiar?] Hashi Yasin, a self-declared pirate spokesman, said by mobile phone from the Somali port town of Eyl. “We will treat every country as they treat us...we will not only target ships and crew in the sea, but also American agencies’ staff in Somalia.”