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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity. Average 82 / 100
Signal
54 / 100
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Relevance
96 / 100
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Reasoning
83 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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Greeting 11% Anecdote 14% Claims 25% Positioning 20% Reasoning 26% The ask 4%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 29 words I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, to strengthen America’s security, unlock economic investment, and support thousands of hardworking men and women. Greeting Anecdote · 37 words As chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, I held a field hearing in Indiana earlier this year focused on the mining industry.1 I heard and saw firsthand how innovation and emerging technologies have transformed mining operations. Anecdote Claims · 40 words These conversations reaffirmed what we all know: Off point Unearned certainty America has abundant natural resources, and when producers have a fair and efficient permitting process, they can safely and competitively access those resources to keep prices down, supply chains stable, and people employed. Positioning · 55 words Unfortunately, the Biden-Harris administration sought to implement excessive permitting burdens that slow domestic production, increase costs on both producers and consumers, and deepen our dependence on foreign adversaries like China for essential minerals. Logical leap These misguided efforts threaten both our national security and our competitive edge by narrowing the scope of projects eligible for expedited permitting. Positioning Reasoning · 69 words The Protecting Domestic Mining Act reverses that course. By expanding eligibility for fast-tracked mining permits, this bill cuts permitting delays and gives American producers the certainty they need to invest, innovate, 2 and build here at home, creating more jobs for American workers. If we want to build on our manufacturing momentum, Congress must ensure we have reliable access to the critical minerals that support a surge in modern manufacturing. Claims · 27 words The Protecting Domestic Mining Act strengthens American manufacturing, encourages job creation and economic growth, and ensures we can fast-track projects, reducing costs for producers and consumers alike. Mr. Speaker, The ask · 12 words I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1501 and uphold American competitiveness.
At a glance
Lost points for Greeting ×3 Off point ×3 Positioning ×3 Anecdote ×2 Unearned certainty Logical leap
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 54
8 of 13 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 in strong support of H.R.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, to strengthen America’s security, unlock economic investment,” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greeting Greetings and pleasantries. What the tags mean → “and support thousands of hardworking men and women.” A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “As chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, I held a field hearing in Indiana earlier this year focused on the mining industry.” 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 → “I heard and saw firsthand how innovation and emerging technologies have transformed mining operations.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Unfortunately, the Biden-Harris administration sought to implement excessive permitting burdens that slow domestic production, increase costs on both producers and consumers,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and deepen our dependence on foreign adversaries like China for essential minerals.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “These misguided efforts threaten both our national security and our competitive edge by narrowing the scope of projects eligible for expedited permitting.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 96
3 of 13 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “As chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, I held a field hearing in Indiana earlier this year focused on the mining industry.” This clause is about the speaker’s field hearing and committee role rather than the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I heard and saw firsthand how innovation and emerging technologies have transformed mining operations.” This clause recounts what the speaker observed at his field hearing, not the content or merits of the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “These conversations reaffirmed what we all know:” This clause is a transitional aside about his field-hearing conversations, not about the bill itself.
Reasoning · 83
1 of 13 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Logical leap A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it. What the tags mean → “and deepen our dependence on foreign adversaries like China for essential minerals.” Deepened dependence on foreign adversaries is asserted as a direct effect of permitting rules without supporting evidence.
Conclusions found · 3
Conclusion “The Protecting Domestic Mining Act reverses that course.”
Because “Unfortunately, the Biden-Harris administration sought to implement excessive permitting burdens that slow domestic production, increase costs on both producers and consumers,”
“and deepen our dependence on foreign adversaries like China for essential minerals.”
“These misguided efforts threaten both our national security and our competitive edge by narrowing the scope of projects eligible for expedited permitting.”
Reason flawed Deepened dependence on foreign adversaries is asserted as a direct effect of permitting rules without supporting evidence.
Conclusion “If we want to build on our manufacturing momentum, Congress must ensure we have reliable access to the critical minerals that support a surge in modern manufacturing.”
Because “America has abundant natural resources,”
“and when producers have a fair and efficient permitting process, they can safely and competitively access those resources to keep prices down, supply chains stable,”
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues to support H.R.”
Because “By expanding eligibility for fast-tracked mining permits, this bill cuts permitting delays and gives American producers the certainty they need to invest, innovate,”
“and build here at home, creating more jobs for American workers.”
“The Protecting Domestic Mining Act strengthens American manufacturing, encourages job creation and economic growth,”
“and ensures we can fast-track projects, reducing costs for producers and consumers alike.”
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 · 96
1 of 13 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “what we all know” It asserts common knowledge as if shared by everyone, standing in place of a source.
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 “As chairman of the Education and Workforce Committee, I held a field hearing in Indiana earlier this year focused on the mining industry” search 2 “By expanding eligibility for fast-tracked mining permits” search
