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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 59. The grade is held to 48, 30 above Signal. 48 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
18 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Greeting 17% Anecdote 64% Claims 19%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 26 words today I rise as a proud father to recognize my daughter on her graduation from the Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.1 Greeting Anecdote · 71 words I have watched her work for years and dedicate herself to a profession built on service and compassion. Sarah has worked hard through her undergraduate degree, her master’s, 2 and now she has finished her last class in the nursing school all because she wants to care for others.3 I could not be prouder of her and all of her cohorts as they begin caring for patients and strengthening communities across Montana. Anecdote Claims · 29 words As I travel around the State, we have a huge need for practitioners, for nurses, and for doctors, and we have just strengthened Montana’s Second District workforce by one. Anecdote · 28 words Sarah’s mother and I are incredibly proud of her. Our granddaughter, Lyla, has an incredible role model to look up to, and Montana is lucky to have her. Anecdote
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×7 Greeting Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 18
8 of 8 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “today I rise as a proud father to recognize my daughter on her graduation from the Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I have watched her work for years and dedicate herself to a profession built on service and compassion.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Sarah has worked hard through her undergraduate degree, her master’s,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and now she has finished her last class in the nursing school all because she wants to care for others.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I could not be prouder of her and all of her cohorts as they begin caring for patients and strengthening communities across Montana.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Sarah’s mother and I are incredibly proud of her.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Our granddaughter, Lyla, has an incredible role model to look up to,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and Montana is lucky to have her.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Clarity · 100
0 of 8 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
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Claims · 3
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “recognize my daughter on her graduation from the Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing” Troy Downing’s daughter graduated from Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, as recognized in a House floor speech on July 21, 2026. search 2 “Sarah has worked hard through her undergraduate degree, her master’s” Sarah Downing completed an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree. search 3 “now she has finished her last class in the nursing school” Sarah Downing completed her final class in the nursing school as of July 21, 2026. search
