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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 71 / 100
Signal
42 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Greeting 32% Claims 43% Thanks 25%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 4
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. President, Greeting · 36 words today I recognize Nathan Fairholm, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, 1 and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Greeting Claims · 48 words Nathan is a graduate of Vermillion High School in Vermillion, SD.2 Currently, he is attending Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, 3 where he is pursuing a degree in political science.4 He is a hard worker who has been dedicated to getting the most out of his internship experience. Thanks · 28 words I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Nathan for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come. Thanks Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Greeting ×2 Thanks Vague promise 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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What the tags mean →
Signal · 42
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.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “today I recognize Nathan Fairholm, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Nathan for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come.” 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
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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “wish him continued success in the years to come” A well-wishing sentiment with no actor, action, or measure attached.
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 Washington, DC, office” Nathan Fairholm was an intern in Senator John Thune’s Washington, DC office in 2026. search 2 “a graduate of Vermillion High School in Vermillion, SD” Nathan Fairholm is a graduate of Vermillion High School in Vermillion, South Dakota. search 3 “he is attending Brigham Young University in Provo, UT” Nathan Fairholm is a student at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. search 4 “pursuing a degree in political science” Nathan Fairholm is pursuing a degree in political science at Brigham Young University. search
