Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Mark Harris

Republican on Recognizing Retirement of Darren Solomon 2026-09-01

140 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Positioning 28%Claims 48%Thanks 24%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Positioning · 17 wordsNothing is more noble and patriotic than serving our great company, and Darren Solomon exemplifies this spirit.Positioning Claims · 67 wordsAfter 33 years of public service, including 26 years as a Federal agent, he is officially retired.¹ As a certified fire investigator, Darren spent years uncovering the truth behind how fires occurred and helping provide answers to families during some of their most difficult moments.² Beyond his own investigations, he dedicated himself to training fellow investigators and passing along his knowledge and expertise to the next generation. Positioning · 22 wordsThroughout his remarkable career, Darren has demonstrated unwavering patriotism, a deep love for his family, and a strong commitment to his community.Positioning Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 34 wordsI thank Darren for his service. It will never go unnoticed, and I am proud to have him as part of the great Eighth District of North Carolina and wish him a well-earned retirement.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

7 of 7 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Nothing is more noble and patriotic than serving our great company,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and Darren Solomon exemplifies this spirit.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Throughout his remarkable career, Darren has demonstrated unwavering patriotism, a deep love for his family,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and a strong commitment to his community.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Darren for his service.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “It will never go unnoticed,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I am proud to have him as part of the great Eighth District of North Carolina and wish him a well-earned retirement.”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.

Reasoning · no score

No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Conclusions found · 0

None: nothing is concluded.

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 7 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 · 2

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“After 33 years of public service, including 26 years as a Federal agent, he is officially retired”search
2“certified fire investigator”search

Analyzed on 2026-09-14