Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mike Rounds

Republican on Tribute to Bailey Feistner 2026-07-21

118 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

D+

54 / 100, held down by Signal

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 50%Claims 25%Positioning 25%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. President, Thanks · 31 wordstoday I recognize Bailey Feistner, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota.Thanks Claims · 29 wordsMs. Feistner is a graduate of Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, SD.¹ She recently graduated from the University of South Dakota, ²where she studied legal studies and political science.³ Positioning · 30 wordsMs. Feistner is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience. She has been a true asset to my office.Positioning Thanks · 28 wordsI extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Feistner for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 24

4 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “today I recognize Bailey Feistner, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all the hard work she has done on behalf of my office and the State of South Dakota.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Ms. Feistner is a dedicated and diligent individual who has been devoted to getting the most out of her internship experience.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “She has been a true asset to my office.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Feistner for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.”Thanks: no 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 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“Ms. Feistner is a graduate of Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, SD”Bailey Feistner graduated from Woonsocket High School in Woonsocket, South Dakota.search
2“She recently graduated from the University of South Dakota”Bailey Feistner recently graduated from the University of South Dakota.search
3“she studied legal studies and political science”At the University of South Dakota, Bailey Feistner studied legal studies and political science.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15