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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity. Average 93 / 100
Signal
71 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
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Respect
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Clarity
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Procedure 16% Claims 68% Positioning 12% The ask 4%
Structure · 10 steps
Claims · 9
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 words I yield myself such time as I may consume. Procedure Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 22 words I rise today in support of H.R. 5362, Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic, sponsored by Representative Loudermilk.1 Procedure Claims · 170 words Colonel Michael H. Boyce dedicated almost three decades to our Nation as a United States marine, serving in key leadership and operational roles around the world.2 Throughout Colonel Boyce’s career, he served with the First Marine Division, the First, Second, 3 and Fourth Marine Aircraft Wings, and the First Marine Expeditionary Brigade. He also served overseas in Turkiye, Bahrain, Oman, 4 and Somalia in support of operations to include Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Restore Hope, Desert Thunder, 5 and Desert Fox. Before his retirement in 2001, Colonel Boyce held multiple senior leadership roles, including head programmer for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare Division, head of operational plans at Marine Corps Forces Pacific, 6 and deputy commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii.7 After his military service, Colonel Boyce returned home and continued to serve his community as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.8 In this role, he advocated for veterans by establishing the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic.9 Positioning · 18 words Colonel Boyce’s lifelong commitment to veterans and leadership makes this recognition a fine tribute to an extraordinary American. Positioning Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 12 words H.R. 5362 honors a true American leader who put service above self. Positioning The ask · 10 words I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. 5362, Procedure · 8 words and I reserve the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Procedure ×5 Positioning ×3 Reasons given This statement drew 3 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.
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Signal · 71
8 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.
Procedure 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I rise today in support of H.R.” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 → “5362, Colonel Michael H.” Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 → “Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic, sponsored by Representative Loudermilk.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Colonel Boyce’s lifelong commitment to veterans and leadership makes this recognition a fine tribute to an extraordinary American.” 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 → “H.R.” 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 → “5362 honors a true American leader who put service above self.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 reserve the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 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.
Nothing lost points.
Reasoning · 100
0 of 8 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.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 3
Conclusion “Colonel Boyce’s lifelong commitment to veterans and leadership makes this recognition a fine tribute to an extraordinary American.”
Because “Boyce dedicated almost three decades to our Nation as a United States marine, serving in key leadership and operational roles around the world.”
“After his military service, Colonel Boyce returned home and continued to serve his community as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.”
“In this role, he advocated for veterans by establishing the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic.”
Conclusion “5362 honors a true American leader who put service above self.”
Because “Boyce dedicated almost three decades to our Nation as a United States marine, serving in key leadership and operational roles around the world.”
“He also served overseas in Turkiye, Bahrain, Oman,”
“and Somalia in support of operations to include Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Restore Hope, Desert Thunder,”
“Before his retirement in 2001, Colonel Boyce held multiple senior leadership roles, including head programmer for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare Division, head of operational plans at Marine Corps Forces Pacific,”
“and deputy commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii.”
“After his military service, Colonel Boyce returned home and continued to serve his community as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.”
“In this role, he advocated for veterans by establishing the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic.”
Conclusion “I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R.”
Because “Boyce dedicated almost three decades to our Nation as a United States marine, serving in key leadership and operational roles around the world.”
“After his military service, Colonel Boyce returned home and continued to serve his community as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners.”
“In this role, he advocated for veterans by establishing the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic.”
“Colonel Boyce’s lifelong commitment to veterans and leadership makes this recognition a fine tribute to an extraordinary American.”
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 · 9
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 “sponsored by Representative Loudermilk” H.R. 5362, the bill to name the VA multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic, is sponsored by Representative Loudermilk. search 2 “dedicated almost three decades to our Nation as a United States marine” Colonel Michael H. Boyce served almost three decades in the United States Marine Corps. search 3 “Throughout Colonel Boyce’s career, he served with the First Marine Division, the First, Second, ” Colonel Boyce served with the First Marine Division and the First, Second, and Fourth Marine Aircraft Wings. search 4 “He also served overseas in Turkiye, Bahrain, Oman, ” Colonel Boyce served overseas in Turkiye, Bahrain, Oman, and Somalia. search 5 “and Somalia in support of operations to include Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Restore Hope, Desert Thunder, ” Colonel Boyce’s service included supporting the operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Restore Hope, Desert Thunder, and Desert Fox. search 6 “Before his retirement in 2001, Colonel Boyce held multiple senior leadership roles, including head programmer for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare Division” Before retiring in 2001, Colonel Boyce served as head programmer for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Air Warfare Division. search 7 “deputy commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii” Colonel Boyce was deputy commander of Marine Corps Base Hawaii before his 2001 retirement. search 8 “continued to serve his community as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners” After leaving the military, Colonel Boyce served as chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. search 9 “establishing the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic” As Cobb County Commission chairman, Boyce established the county’s first veterans service office and led efforts to construct a VA clinic. search
