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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity. Average 92 / 100
Signal
83 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
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Claims 45% Positioning 11% Reasoning 17% The ask 23% Procedure 3%
Structure · 18 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 13 words I rise tonight in strong support of the bipartisan Major Richard Star Act. Positioning · 18 words Servicemembers injured in the line of duty have already given so much to our Nation of their substance. Positioning Reasoning · 15 words They should not be forced to sacrifice again when they return home to their families. Claims · 10 words Many of these disabled veterans are unable to work full-time. Positioning · 11 words They often face insurmountable challenges for the rest of their lives. Positioning Claims · 65 words Many are denied the full compensation they deserve for all their service. Hidden agency The Major Richard Star Act will correct this injustice by rightfully compensating these veterans with disability pay and retirement benefits.1 That is why I am a cosponsor of the bill and have signed the discharge petition to bring this essential piece of bipartisan legislation to the House floor for a fair up-or-down vote.2 The ask · 23 words I urge my colleagues who have not signed on to this petition to support our veterans and stand with me on their behalf. Claims · 22 words We are just three signatures away from being able to vote on and pass this bill which already has 337 bipartisan cosponsors.3 4 The ask · 8 words Let’s bring it forward, and do the job. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 12 words I implore you to bring this monumental legislation for a clean vote, Reasoning · 22 words so we can give something back to those who have given so much for all of us and the generations to come. The ask · 16 words I ask my colleagues to sponsor the Major Richard Star Act, just sign the discharge petition. Claims · 6 words We only need three signatures more, Reasoning · 6 words and we can move this bill. Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 8 words I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×2 Hidden agency Procedure Reasons given This statement drew 6 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 83
3 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Servicemembers injured in the line of duty have already given so much to our Nation of their substance.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They often face insurmountable challenges for the rest of their lives.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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.
Reasoning · 100
0 of 4 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 · 6
Conclusion “I rise tonight in strong support of the bipartisan Major Richard Star Act.”
Because “The Major Richard Star Act will correct this injustice by rightfully compensating these veterans with disability pay and retirement benefits.”
“That is why I am a cosponsor of the bill and have signed the discharge petition to bring this essential piece of bipartisan legislation to the House floor for a fair up-or-down vote.”
Conclusion “The Major Richard Star Act will correct this injustice by rightfully compensating these veterans with disability pay and retirement benefits.”
Because “Many of these disabled veterans are unable to work full-time.”
“They often face insurmountable challenges for the rest of their lives.”
“Many are denied the full compensation they deserve for all their service.”
Conclusion “That is why I am a cosponsor of the bill and have signed the discharge petition to bring this essential piece of bipartisan legislation to the House floor for a fair up-or-down vote.”
Because “The Major Richard Star Act will correct this injustice by rightfully compensating these veterans with disability pay and retirement benefits.”
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues who have not signed on to this petition to support our veterans and stand with me on their behalf.”
Because “Servicemembers injured in the line of duty have already given so much to our Nation of their substance.”
“Many of these disabled veterans are unable to work full-time.”
“Many are denied the full compensation they deserve for all their service.”
“That is why I am a cosponsor of the bill and have signed the discharge petition to bring this essential piece of bipartisan legislation to the House floor for a fair up-or-down vote.”
Conclusion “I implore you to bring this monumental legislation for a clean vote,”
Because “We are just three signatures away from being able to vote on and pass this bill which already has 337 bipartisan cosponsors.”
“We only need three signatures more,”
Conclusion “I ask my colleagues to sponsor the Major Richard Star Act, just sign the discharge petition.”
Because “We only need three signatures more,”
“and we can move this bill.”
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 · 94
1 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.
Hidden agency Wording that hides who did something, or who will. What the tags mean → “Many are denied the full compensation” Passive construction that omits who is doing the denying.
Claims · 4
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1 “will correct this injustice by rightfully compensating these veterans with disability pay and retirement benefits” The Major Richard Star Act would provide affected disabled veterans with both disability pay and retirement benefits. search 2 “I am a cosponsor of the bill and have signed the discharge petition” Marcy Kaptur is a cosponsor of the Major Richard Star Act and has signed the discharge petition to bring it to the House floor. search 3 “which already has 337 bipartisan cosponsors” The Major Richard Star Act has 337 bipartisan cosponsors. search 4 “just three signatures away from being able to vote on” The discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act needs three more signatures to force a House vote. search
