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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity is 66. The grade is held to 43, 30 above Signal. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 43 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
13 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
53 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 9% Thanks 68% The ask 13% Procedure 10%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 0
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 8 words again, I reiterate my support for the bill, Positioning Thanks · 62 words and I want to thank the bill’s sponsors, Mr. Fitzpatrick as well as Mr. Golden, for their work on this bill and continue to believe that there is much we can do and much that we need to do. Vague promise This is an important step along the way. I thank my colleague and my friend Chairman Steil for bringing this bill before us. Thanks Madam Speaker, The ask · 12 words I urge all my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill, No reason given Procedure · 9 words and I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×3 Positioning Vague promise No reason given Procedure 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 · 13
5 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “again, I reiterate my support for the bill,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I want to thank the bill’s sponsors, Mr. Fitzpatrick as well as Mr. Golden, for their work on this bill and continue to believe that there is much we can do and much that we need to do.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “This is an important step along the way.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank my colleague and my friend Chairman Steil for bringing this bill before us.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “and I yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 7 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.
Nothing lost points.
Reasoning · 53
1 of 7 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.
No reason given A conclusion stated with no reason given for it. What the tags mean → “I urge all my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill,” The statement expresses support (c2, c4) but offers no substantive reason for the vote beyond courtesy and reiteration.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “I urge all my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill,”
Because No reason given
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
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “much we can do and much that we need to do” Commits to further action with no actor, measure, or condition specified.
Claims · 0
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