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Jerry Moran

Republican on Legislative Session 2026-08-07

449 words · 23 sentences · 30 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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Claims 69%Reasoning 19%Procedure 2%The ask 9%

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Mr. President, Claims · 168 wordstoday--this afternoon--the Senate took a really important step to strengthen our national security and pay a final tribute to our colleague Lindsey Graham, the Senator from South Carolina. This step has been a long time coming. But by an overwhelming passage of the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the Senate sent a clear message to our adversaries: ¹There will be consequences for those who finance terrorism and those who wage an unprovoked war. Over the past several weeks, the administration has increased economic pressures on Russia and on Iran, making clear that the United States will not reward aggression.² This legislation builds upon those efforts by giving the President stronger tools to ensure these sanctions remain effective and much more difficult to evade. Through enforcing sanctions on the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil, this proposal aims to address a vital component of the war many have overlooked: ³Russia’s vulnerability lies not only on the battlefield but also on its dependence on energy revenue. Reasoning · 36 wordsIf we allow the Kremlin to continue selling billions of dollars of oil and natural gas around the world, we allow Putin to continue unhindered in building advanced weaponry, paying Russian soldiers, and prolonging the conflict. Claims · 13 wordsRussia’s ability to continue this war depends upon its ability to generate revenue. Reasoning · 17 wordsBy increasing economic pressures now, we make it more difficult for Russia to sustain its war efforts. Claims · 41 wordsThis legislation represents a significant attempt to do just that. Following years of work between Congress, the administration, and our allies, this proposal would finally strike at the financial engine driving Russia’s war machine without increasing the global price of oil. Procedure · 7 wordsThis proposal also recognizes an important reality: ProcedureUnearned certaintyClaims · 80 wordsSanctioning Russia alone is no longer enough. Importantly, the bill would extend and strengthen sanctions authorities related to Iran, recognizing the growing partnership between Moscow and Tehran.⁴ Russia and Iran are no longer acting independently. Iranian drones have terrorized Ukrainian cities.⁵ Russia has deepened its military cooperation with Tehran while providing political and strategic support to the Iranian regime. Both governments seek to undermine American interests, threaten our allies, and weaken international order that has helped preserve peace for generations. Reasoning · 34 wordsThe passage of this legislation will not, by itself, end the war in Ukraine or change Iran’s behavior, but it will make both regimes pay a far higher price for choosing aggression over peace. Claims · 7 wordsThe Senate has now done its part. The ask · 42 wordsI urge my colleagues in the House to pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk. This bill must be swiftly signed into law and implemented in order to hold Russia and those supporting its unjust and unjustifiable war accountable. Procedure · 4 wordsI yield the floor.Procedure

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Signal · 97

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “This proposal also recognizes an important reality:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I yield the floor.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

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Reasoning · 93

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Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this legislation and send it to the President’s desk.”

Because“This legislation builds upon those efforts by giving the President stronger tools to ensure these sanctions remain effective and much more difficult to evade.”

“Russia’s vulnerability lies not only on the battlefield but also on its dependence on energy revenue.”

“Russia’s ability to continue this war depends upon its ability to generate revenue.”

“By increasing economic pressures now, we make it more difficult for Russia to sustain its war efforts.”

“and our allies, this proposal would finally strike at the financial engine driving Russia’s war machine without increasing the global price of oil.”

“Importantly, the bill would extend and strengthen sanctions authorities related to Iran, recognizing the growing partnership between Moscow and Tehran.”

“but it will make both regimes pay a far higher price for choosing aggression over peace.”

Reason given
Conclusion“This bill must be swiftly signed into law and implemented in order to hold Russia and those supporting its unjust and unjustifiable war accountable.”

Because“There will be consequences for those who finance terrorism and those who wage an unprovoked war.”

“This legislation builds upon those efforts by giving the President stronger tools to ensure these sanctions remain effective and much more difficult to evade.”

“By increasing economic pressures now, we make it more difficult for Russia to sustain its war efforts.”

“and our allies, this proposal would finally strike at the financial engine driving Russia’s war machine without increasing the global price of oil.”

“but it will make both regimes pay a far higher price for choosing aggression over peace.”

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Clarity · 100

1 of 3 deductions are Clarity

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Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “an important reality”Asserts certainty by labeling a claim a ‘reality’ rather than citing a source.

Claims · 5

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“Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, the Senate sent a clear message to our adversaries: ”On August 7, 2026, the Senate passed the Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act by an overwhelming margin.search
2“the administration has increased economic pressures on Russia and on Iran”In the weeks before August 7, 2026, the U.S. administration increased economic pressures on Russia and Iran.search
3“enforcing sanctions on the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil”The Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act provides for sanctions on the top five purchasers of Russian crude oil.search
4“the bill would extend and strengthen sanctions authorities related to Iran”The Lindsay O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would extend and strengthen U.S. sanctions authorities related to Iran.search
5“Iranian drones have terrorized Ukrainian cities.”Iranian drones have been used in attacks on Ukrainian cities during the war.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15