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Marsha Blackburn

Republican on Remembering Lindsey Graham (Executive Calendar) 2026-07-15

339 words · 17 sentences · 23 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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Claims 62%Positioning 24%The ask 5%Reasoning 3%Thanks 5%Greeting 1%

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

Mr. President, Claims · 24 wordsAmerica lost a fearless patriot in our friend Lindsey Graham. He devoted his life to serving the people of South Carolina and this Nation. Positioning · 15 wordsHe never shied away from a difficult fight, and he always stuck to his principles.Positioning Claims · 24 wordsIt has been so moving to see all the tributes to his life and his legacy pour in from each side of the aisle. Positioning · 43 wordsIt speaks to who he was as a leader, statesman, and a public servant. He believed in robust, respectful bipartisan debate, and he knew that, in Washington, you can only solve problems by building a big tent and inviting people to join you.Positioning Claims · 55 wordsHe did it time and again, across more than three decades in public office, working to protect our national security, strengthen our military, secure our border, protect kids online, ¹and save our elections. I had the honor of serving alongside him on the Judiciary Committee, including during his time as both chair and ranking member.² Positioning · 23 wordsHe knew that peace and prosperity are only possible under the rule of law, and he fought to defend the rule of law.Positioning Claims · 90 wordsJust a few months ago, Lindsey and I filed the 287(g) Expansion Act to encourage State and local law enforcement to partner with ICE and accomplish President Trump’s goal of deporting criminal illegal aliens and keeping our communities safe.³ Last month, we also introduced the Election Security Partnership Act to get more States to submit their voter rolls to DHS through the SAVE Program and secure our elections.⁴ On that issue, Lindsey was a champion of the SAVE America Act to ensure that only American citizens vote in American elections.⁵ The ask · 17 wordsThe Senate should put election integrity measures on the floor for a vote and honor his legacy. Reasoning · 10 wordsThat is exactly what he would encourage us to do. Claims · 17 wordsIt was so moving to see his sister Darline sworn into office yesterday to complete his term.⁶ Thanks · 16 wordsMy prayers are with her and with his family, friends, staff, and all who loved him.Thanks Greeting · 5 wordsMay he rest in peace.Greeting

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 66

11 of 11 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He never shied away from a difficult fight,”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 he always stuck to his principles.”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 “It speaks to who he was as a leader, statesman,”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 public servant.”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 “He believed in robust, respectful bipartisan debate,”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 he knew that, in Washington, you can only solve problems by building a big tent and inviting people to join you.”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 “He knew that peace and prosperity are only possible under the rule of law,”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 he fought to defend the rule of law.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “My prayers are with her and with his family, friends, staff,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and all who loved him.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “May he rest in peace.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 11 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 · 1

Conclusion“The Senate should put election integrity measures on the floor for a vote and honor his legacy.”

Because“Last month, we also introduced the Election Security Partnership Act to get more States to submit their voter rolls to DHS through the SAVE Program and secure our elections.”

“On that issue, Lindsey was a champion of the SAVE America Act to ensure that only American citizens vote in American elections.”

Reason given

Respect · no score

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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 11 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“across more than three decades in public office”Lindsey Graham served in public office for more than three decades.search
2“serving alongside him on the Judiciary Committee, including during his time as both chair and ranking member”Marsha Blackburn served with Lindsey Graham on the Senate Judiciary Committee during his tenure as both chair and ranking member.search
3“Just a few months ago, Lindsey and I filed the 287(g) Expansion Act”Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn introduced the 287(g) Expansion Act a few months before July 2026.search
4“Last month, we also introduced the Election Security Partnership Act”Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Election Security Partnership Act in June 2026.search
5“Lindsey was a champion of the SAVE America Act”Lindsey Graham supported or sponsored the SAVE America Act, which aims to ensure only American citizens vote in American elections.search
6“his sister Darline sworn into office yesterday to complete his term”Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline was sworn into the Senate on July 14, 2026, to complete his term.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15