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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 72 / 100
Signal
44 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
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Claims 16% Positioning 9% The ask 15% Thanks 47% Promise 13%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. President, Claims · 15 words I am pleased to say that the text of the continuing resolution has been released.1 Positioning · 8 words It is a strong, bipartisan piece of legislation, Positioning The ask · 14 words and I hope it will receive overwhelming support from both parties in the Senate. Thanks · 43 words I am deeply grateful to Appropriations Chair Collins for her work to produce this legislation, in consultation with Members of both parties, 2 and I also want to thank Senator Murray, vice chair of the Appropriations Committee, for her efforts to get this done.3 Thanks Promise · 12 words I look forward to passing this bill in the next few days.
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×2 Positioning Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 44
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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is a strong, bipartisan piece of legislation,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I am deeply grateful to Appropriations Chair Collins for her work to produce this legislation, in consultation with Members of both parties,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I also want to thank Senator Murray, vice chair of the Appropriations Committee, for her efforts to get this done.” 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 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.
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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 “the text of the continuing resolution has been released” The text of the continuing resolution considered by the Senate in August 2026 was publicly released before the August 3, 2026 floor speech. search 2 “Appropriations Chair Collins” Senator Collins held the position of chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee in August 2026. search 3 “Senator Murray, vice chair of the Appropriations Committee” Senator Murray held the position of vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee in August 2026. search
