Analysis · Floor speech · beta

J. Luis Correa

Democrat on Recognizing Peter Demarco 2026-07-20

111 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Greeting 48%Claims 50%Thanks 3%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI rise today to recognize my good friend Peter DeMarco for his 25 years of service to the constituents of Orange County.¹Greeting Claims · 55 wordsMost recently, Peter served in the Orange County Executive Office, ²where he was the county’s top, principal advocate at the California Legislature and U.S. Congress.³ Peter worked for Orange County residents to support funding for public safety, healthcare, housing, and veteran services. Now, Peter begins a new chapter of public service with Mesa Water District.⁴ Greeting · 31 wordsOn behalf of the people of California’s 46th Congressional District and the people of Orange County, I congratulate Peter on his new position and wish him continued success in the future.Greeting Thanks · 3 wordsI thank Peter.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 48

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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize my good friend Peter DeMarco for his 25 years of service to the constituents of Orange County.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “On behalf of the people of California’s 46th Congressional District and the people of Orange County, I congratulate Peter on his new position and wish him continued success in the future.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Peter.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

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

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 · 4

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“25 years of service to the constituents of Orange County”Peter DeMarco has 25 years of service to the constituents of Orange County.search
2“Peter served in the Orange County Executive Office”Peter DeMarco most recently served in the Orange County Executive Office.search
3“the county’s top, principal advocate at the California Legislature and U.S. Congress”Peter DeMarco served as Orange County’s principal advocate at the California Legislature and the U.S. Congress.search
4“Peter begins a new chapter of public service with Mesa Water District”Peter DeMarco has taken a new position with the Mesa Water District.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15