Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Marlin A. Stutzman

Republican on Recognizing Cary Grant 2026-07-23

167 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

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

Greeting 14%Claims 50%Reasoning 11%Positioning 17%Thanks 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 17 wordsI rise today to recognize Mr. Cary Grant for his remarkable testimony of faith and unwavering determination.Greeting Claims · 56 wordsThis past Sunday, Cary preached his first sermon in American Sign Language at Deaf Michiana Mission Church in South Bend, Indiana, nearly 8 years after losing his ability to speak because of a neurological disease.¹² After delivering his final verbal sermon on July 2, 2018, many thought his opportunity to preach had come to an end.³ Reasoning · 19 wordsInstead, through faith, perseverance, and learning American Sign Language, Cary found a new way to continue sharing the gospel. Claims · 27 wordsA regular attendee of Grace Bible Church where his son, Kyle Grant, pastors, Cary has inspired his community through his resilience and steadfast trust in the Lord.⁴ Positioning · 15 wordsHis journey reminds us that challenges can become opportunities to glorify God and serve others.Positioning Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 7 wordsI congratulate Cary on this incredible milestone.Greeting Positioning · 14 wordsHe has been such an inspiration in his return to preaching God’s Holy Word.Positioning Thanks · 12 wordsI wish him God’s continued blessings as he continues sharing his message.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 59

5 of 5 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize Mr. Cary Grant for his remarkable testimony of faith and unwavering determination.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “His journey reminds us that challenges can become opportunities to glorify God and serve others.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I congratulate Cary on this incredible milestone.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He has been such an inspiration in his return to preaching God’s Holy Word.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I wish him God’s continued blessings as he continues sharing his message.”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 5 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 · 4

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“This past Sunday, Cary preached his first sermon in American Sign Language at Deaf Michiana Mission Church in South Bend, Indiana”Cary Grant preached his first sermon in American Sign Language at Deaf Michiana Mission Church in South Bend, Indiana, on the Sunday before July 23, 2026.search
2“nearly 8 years after losing his ability to speak because of a neurological disease”Cary Grant lost his ability to speak because of a neurological disease nearly 8 years before mid-2026.search
3“his final verbal sermon on July 2, 2018”Cary Grant delivered his final verbal sermon on July 2, 2018.search
4“his son, Kyle Grant, pastors”Kyle Grant, Cary Grant’s son, is a pastor at Grace Bible Church.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15