Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Donald G. Davis

Democrat on Honoring Major Alexander Davis of Goldsboro 2026-07-13

151 words · 10 sentences · 14 clauses

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

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

Procedure 10%Claims 60%Positioning 21%Thanks 9%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 15 wordsI rise with a heavy heart to honor Air Force Major Alexander Davis of Goldsboro.Procedure Claims · 90 wordsOn June 15, our Nation mourned when a tragic B-52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base claimed the lives of eight brave airmen.¹ Alex was among them, ²and his life was defined by selfless service. From earning the rank of Eagle Scout to his time at North Carolina State University and his distinguished military career, he faithfully answered every call to serve.³ Whether flying missions, modernizing our Air Force, or encouraging those around him, he was dependable. He dreamed of one day becoming an astronaut, always reaching for the skies. Positioning · 14 wordsEastern North Carolina will always be proud to call him one of our own.Positioning Thanks · 14 wordsTo Doug, Karen, and his family, we grieve with you. We pray with you.Thanks Positioning · 18 wordsWe will forever remember Major Alexander Davis, a beloved airman, a beloved leader, and a true American hero.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise with a heavy heart to honor Air Force Major Alexander Davis of Goldsboro.”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 “Eastern North Carolina will always be proud to call him one of our own.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “To Doug, Karen,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and his family, we grieve with you.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We pray with you.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We will forever remember Major Alexander Davis, a beloved airman, a beloved leader,”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 true American hero.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 · 3

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“On June 15, our Nation mourned when a tragic B-52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base claimed the lives of eight brave airmen”On June 15, a B-52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base killed eight airmen.search
2“Alex was among them”Air Force Major Alexander Davis was among the airmen killed in the June 15 B-52 mishap at Edwards Air Force Base.search
3“From earning the rank of Eagle Scout to his time at North Carolina State University”Major Alexander Davis earned the rank of Eagle Scout and attended North Carolina State University.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15