Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mike Rounds

Republican on Tribute to Olivia Wendland 2026-07-21

111 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Thanks 53%Claims 47%

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

Mr. President, Thanks · 31 wordstoday I recognize Olivia Wendland, 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 · 52 wordsMs. Wendland is a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, SD.¹ She is currently attending Clemson University, ²where she studies economics.³ Ms. Wendland 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. Thanks · 28 wordsI extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Wendland for all of the work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

2 of 2 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 Olivia Wendland, 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.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Ms. Wendland 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 2 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“a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, SD”Olivia Wendland is a graduate of Milbank High School in Milbank, South Dakota.search
2“currently attending Clemson University”Olivia Wendland is currently attending Clemson University.search
3“where she studies economics”Olivia Wendland studies economics at Clemson University.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15