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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity. Reasoning rests on 2 conclusions, too few to hold the grade down. Average 94 / 100
Signal
81 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
93 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Positioning 8% Claims 56% Reasoning 16% The ask 9% Procedure 10%
Structure · 7 steps
Claims · 2
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Positioning · 7 words H.R. 3029 is a practical, targeted bill. Positioning Claims · 49 words It directs NIST to develop the science-based standards and best practices needed to make the screening of synthetic DNA much more reliable, helping to ensure that the very technology driving American biotechnology cannot be turned against us.1 That is why this bill earned bipartisan support in the Science, Space, Reasoning · 14 words and Technology Committee and why it deserves the support of the full House today.2 Madam Speaker, The ask · 8 words I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3029, Procedure · 9 words and I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×2 Procedure
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Signal · 81
3 of 3 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 → “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 → “3029 is a practical, targeted bill.” 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 yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 3 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 · 93
0 of 3 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 · 2
Conclusion “and Technology Committee and why it deserves the support of the full House today.”
Because “3029 is a practical, targeted bill.”
“That is why this bill earned bipartisan support in the Science, Space,”
Conclusion “I urge my colleagues to support H.R.”
Because “It directs NIST to develop the science-based standards and best practices needed to make the screening of synthetic DNA much more reliable, helping to ensure that the very technology driving American biotechnology cannot be turned against us.”
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 3 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 · 2
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 “directs NIST to develop the science-based standards and best practices needed to make the screening of synthetic DNA much more reliable” H.R. 3029 directs NIST to develop science-based standards and best practices to make screening of synthetic DNA more reliable. search 2 “and Technology Committee and why it deserves the support of the full House today.” The Nucleic Acid Standards for Biosecurity Act (H.R. 3029) received bipartisan support when it passed the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. search
