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Virginia Foxx

Republican on Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 139) Sunshine Protection Act of 2025; Providing for Consideration of (H.R. 8595) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act... 2026-07-14

305 words · 12 sentences · 19 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Procedure 9%Thanks 8%Positioning 12%Claims 71%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI have great affection and respect for VFW members. In fact, I have great respect and admiration for every organization that represents veterans.Thanks Positioning · 21 wordsIt is because of veterans that we speak English here today and that we are the greatest country in the world.PositioningOff point Claims · 21 wordsI would like to set the record straight about which veteran organizations are supporting this legislation. We have The American Legion, ¹Procedure · 10 wordsand I am not going to read the entire quote, ProcedureClaims · 180 wordsbut there is a quote here from Daniel Wiley, American Legion national commander, who said: ``For over a century, The American Legion has been the leading veterans service organization advocating for passage of nearly all major expansions or reforms to healthcare and benefits that benefit veterans and their families.’’ ``After thorough consideration of the legislative and regulatory environment, ²which included conversations with legislators who both agree and disagree with the bill, we believe TCAVA is the best path forward to get these crucial bills enacted into law.’’ ``The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act represents our Nation’s sacred promise to those who serve and those they leave behind,’’ said Bonnie Carroll, president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, ³or TAPS. The Military Officers Association of America has supported this legislation.⁴ The Wounded Warrior Project and 16 other groups support the legislation before us today.⁵ Steve Schwab, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, is quoted here: ``This legislation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand with the veterans, caregivers, ⁶and survivors who have sacrificed so much for our country.’’ Mr. Speaker, Claims · 17 wordsI have page after page after page of quotes from these various organizations that support this legislation. Positioning · 17 wordsI believe they are correct in supporting the veterans legislation which is a part of this rule.Positioning Procedure · 7 wordsI reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

7 of 8 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 yield myself such time as I may consume.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I have great affection and respect for VFW members.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “In fact, I have great respect and admiration for every organization that represents veterans.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is because of veterans that we speak English here today and that we are the greatest country in the world.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and I am not going to read the entire quote,”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 “I believe they are correct in supporting the veterans legislation which is a part of this rule.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 91

1 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is because of veterans that we speak English here today and that we are the greatest country in the world.”General praise for veterans’ role in the country’s founding, not about the rule or the legislation.

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 8 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 · 6

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“We have The American Legion”The American Legion supports the veterans legislation included in the rule under debate.search
2“``For over a century, The American Legion has been the leading veterans service organization advocating for passage of nearly all major expansions or reforms to healthcare and benefits that benefit veterans and their families.’’ ``After thorough consideration of the legislative and regulatory environment, ”Daniel Wiley is the American Legion national commander and made the quoted statement about the Legion’s advocacy for veterans healthcare and benefits.search
3“said Bonnie Carroll, president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors”Bonnie Carroll is the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and made the quoted statement supporting the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act.search
4“The Military Officers Association of America has supported this legislation.”The Military Officers Association of America supports the veterans legislation included in the rule.search
5“The Wounded Warrior Project and 16 other groups support the legislation before us today.”The Wounded Warrior Project and 16 other organizations support the veterans legislation before the House.search
6“``This legislation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to stand with the veterans, caregivers, ”Steve Schwab is the CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and made the quoted statement calling the legislation a once-in-a-generation opportunity.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15