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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity is 54. The grade is held to 39, 30 above Signal. 39 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
9 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Greeting 18% Anecdote 66% Claims 9% Thanks 6%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 5
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 32 words I rise today to recognize John F. Welsh, better known as Jack, an American patriot and World War II combat veteran who will celebrate his 100th birthday this Friday, September 4, 2026.1 Greeting Anecdote · 117 words Born to a second-generation Georgia timberman, Jack is no stranger to hard work and sacrifice. Upon graduating from high school on June 6, 1944, D-day, of all days, Jack asked his parents to enlist in the Army, entering basic training later that fall.2 Through his service, Jack would go on to become a decorated hero. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Army of Occupation Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, 3 and three Overseas Service Bars.4 After discharge, this battle-tested veteran earned a degree in forestry, met the love of his life, and joined the U.S. Forest Service where he worked for 35 memorable years.5 Anecdote Claims · 16 words When we speak of the Greatest Generation, we are speaking of American heroes like Jack Welsh. Thanks · 11 words My wife, Robin, and I wish him the happiest of birthdays. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Anecdote ×7 Greeting ×2 Thanks ×2 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 · 9
11 of 11 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 → “I rise today to recognize John F.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “Welsh, better known as Jack, an American patriot and World War II combat veteran who will celebrate his 100th birthday this Friday, September 4, 2026.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Born to a second-generation Georgia timberman, Jack is no stranger to hard work and sacrifice.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Upon graduating from high school on June 6, 1944, D-day, of all days, Jack asked his parents to enlist in the Army, entering basic training later that fall.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Through his service, Jack would go on to become a decorated hero.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Army of Occupation Ribbon, Victory Ribbon,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and three Overseas Service Bars.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “After discharge, this battle-tested veteran earned a degree in forestry, met the love of his life,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and joined the U.S. Forest Service where he worked for 35 memorable years.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “My wife, Robin,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I wish him the happiest of birthdays.” 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 11 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 · 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 “World War II combat veteran who will celebrate his 100th birthday this Friday, September 4, 2026” John F. Welsh, a World War II combat veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday on September 4, 2026. search 2 “graduating from high school on June 6, 1944” John F. Welsh graduated from high school on June 6, 1944. search 3 “awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Army of Occupation Ribbon, Victory Ribbon” John F. Welsh was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Army of Occupation Ribbon, and the Victory Ribbon. search 4 “three Overseas Service Bars” John F. Welsh was awarded three Overseas Service Bars. search 5 “joined the U.S. Forest Service where he worked for 35 memorable years” John F. Welsh worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 35 years. search
