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John Thune

Republican on Tribute to Jayden Bender 2026-07-30

118 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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Thanks 54%Claims 46%

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Mr. President, Thanks · 36 wordstoday I recognize Jayden Bender, an intern in my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, ¹and the State of South Dakota over the past several months.Thanks Claims · 54 wordsJayden is a graduate of Britton-Hecla High School in Britton, SD.² Currently, she is attending the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD, ³where she is majoring in legal studies with a minor in policial science.⁴ She is a hard worker who has been dedicated to getting the most out of her internship experience. Thanks · 28 wordsI extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Jayden for all of the fine work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 45

3 of 3 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 Jayden Bender, an intern in my Aberdeen, SD, office, for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and the State of South Dakota over the past several months.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Jayden for all of the fine work she has done and wish her continued success in the years to come.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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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 3 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“an intern in my Aberdeen, SD, office”Jayden Bender worked as an intern in Senator John Thune’s Aberdeen, South Dakota office.search
2“a graduate of Britton-Hecla High School in Britton, SD”Jayden Bender is a graduate of Britton-Hecla High School in Britton, South Dakota.search
3“she is attending the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD”Jayden Bender is a student at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota.search
4“majoring in legal studies with a minor in policial science”Jayden Bender’s major at the University of South Dakota is legal studies, with a minor in political science.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15