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J. French Hill

Republican on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 2026-07-22

140 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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Positioning 12%Claims 41%Reasoning 32%The ask 14%

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Mr. Chair, Positioning · 17 wordsI rise in support of Rep. Steve Womack’s Amendment No. 311, that I am proud to cosponsor.Positioning Claims · 58 wordsAmendment No. 311 seeks to maximize taxpayer value by directing the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between Fiscal Year 2030 and Fiscal Year 2035.¹ As you may know, the next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected in the next 24 months.² Reasoning · 45 wordsThis study is critical to arm military decision-makers with objective, data-driven analysis before that decision is made. The Arkansas National Guard believes that this study is critical to ensuring a complete understanding of the current mission and personnel before future F-35 basing decisions are made. The ask · 20 wordsI agree with the Arkansas National Guard and that is why I urge my colleagues to support Amendment No. 311.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I rise in support of Rep.”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 “Steve Womack’s Amendment No. 311, that I am proud to cosponsor.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 2 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“I agree with the Arkansas National Guard and that is why I urge my colleagues to support Amendment No. 311.”

Because“The Arkansas National Guard believes that this study is critical to ensuring a complete understanding of the current mission and personnel before future F-35 basing decisions are made.”

Reason given

Respect · no score

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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 · 2

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“directing the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between Fiscal Year 2030 and Fiscal Year 2035”Amendment No. 311 to the FY2027 NDAA directs the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between FY2030 and FY2035.search
2“the next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected in the next 24 months”The next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected within 24 months of July 2026.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15