Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Donald G. Davis

Democrat on Recognizing F-35 Demonstration 2026-09-03

121 words · 5 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

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Procedure 2%Claims 79%Positioning 19%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 2 wordsexciting news: ProcedureClaims · 96 wordsLockheed Martin brought an F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstrator to LCC’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the North Carolina Global TransPark.¹ Flying this simulator with Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt was a powerful reminder that the future of American aviation and our national defense is stronger because of eastern North Carolina.² The F-35 is central to the modernization of Marine Corps aviation, ³and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is preparing to support F-35 squadrons as part of this transformation.⁴ Such investment strengthens our national security while supporting skilled jobs, innovation, and economic opportunity. Positioning · 23 wordsWe are extremely proud of our Marines and proud that eastern North Carolina continues to play a vital role in our Nation’s defense.Positioning

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

2 of 2 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 “exciting news:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are extremely proud of our Marines and proud that eastern North Carolina continues to play a vital role in our Nation’s defense.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · no score

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Clarity · 100

0 of 2 deductions are Clarity

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Claims · 4

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1“Lockheed Martin brought an F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstrator to LCC’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the North Carolina Global TransPark”Lockheed Martin brought an F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstrator to Lenoir Community College’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the North Carolina Global TransPark.search
2“Flying this simulator with Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt”Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt flew the F-35 cockpit demonstrator simulator at the event.search
3“The F-35 is central to the modernization of Marine Corps aviation”The F-35 is central to the modernization of United States Marine Corps aviation.search
4“Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is preparing to support F-35 squadrons”Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point is preparing to support F-35 squadrons.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16