Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

Republican on Stop Insider Trading Act 2026-07-22

147 words · 8 sentences · 13 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 99 / 100

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Reasoning 27%Claims 51%Positioning 4%The ask 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 26 wordsI believe that Members of Congress should serve the public, not profit from public office. That is why I strongly support the Stop Insider Trading Act, Claims · 75 wordswhich would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, ¹and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks. I have worked to lead by example by placing all of my investable assets into a blind structure that is managed by independent professionals.² I do not direct, influence, or participate in any investment decisions, and every transaction occurs without my input, without my prior knowledge, and without my direction. That approach goes above and beyond current House ethics rules.³ Reasoning · 14 wordsIt is past time that this entire body be held to that higher standard. Positioning · 6 wordsPublic service is a public trust.Positioning The ask · 26 wordsI urge every Republican and every Democrat to vote ``yes’’ and to hold every Member of Congress to that high standard that the American people deserve.

At a glance

Lost points for
Reasons givenThis statement drew 3 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 96

1 of 1 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 “Public service is a public trust.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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 · 3

Conclusion“That is why I strongly support the Stop Insider Trading Act,”

Because“I believe that Members of Congress should serve the public, not profit from public office.”

Reason given
Conclusion“It is past time that this entire body be held to that higher standard.”

Because“I have worked to lead by example by placing all of my investable assets into a blind structure that is managed by independent professionals.”

“and every transaction occurs without my input, without my prior knowledge,”

“That approach goes above and beyond current House ethics rules.”

Reason given
Conclusion“I urge every Republican and every Democrat to vote ``yes’’ and to hold every Member of Congress to that high standard that the American people deserve.”

Because“I believe that Members of Congress should serve the public, not profit from public office.”

“It is past time that this entire body be held to that higher standard.”

Reason given

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 1 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“which would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, ”The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing individual stocks.search
2“placing all of my investable assets into a blind structure that is managed by independent professionals”Representative Thomas Kean Jr. has placed all of his investable assets into a blind structure managed by independent professionals.search
3“goes above and beyond current House ethics rules”Current House ethics rules do not require Members to place their investable assets in an independently managed blind structure, so doing so exceeds those rules.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15