Analysis · Floor speech · beta

George Latimer

Democrat on High Cost of War 2026-07-21

129 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 88 / 100

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

Greeting 6%Claims 72%Promise 22%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 8 wordsI rise today to recognize Disability Pride Month.Greeting Claims · 93 wordsIn July of 1990, Congress passed the Americans With Disability Act, also known as the ADA.¹ The passage of this landmark legislation was seen as an international victory for many Americans with disabilities and inspired similar legislation in 181 countries worldwide.² The ADA changed the way we view disabilities and brought a level of compassion and understanding for those with a disability, oftentimes invisible. We celebrate this month with pride, for the one in four Americans reported to have a disability and the millions around the world who want to continue without limitations.³ Promise · 28 wordsIn the name of furthering the ADA’s mission, we must continue to create a country that is equitable, inclusive, Vague promiseand accessible for everyone, regardless of differences or limitations.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 93

1 of 2 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 Disability Pride Month.”A greeting: 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.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 2 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“In the name of furthering the ADA’s mission, we must continue to create a country that is equitable, inclusive,”

Because“and accessible for everyone, regardless of differences or limitations.”

Reason given

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 · 83

1 of 2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we must continue to create”A commitment with no actor, date, measure or success condition.

Claims · 3

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“In July of 1990, Congress passed the Americans With Disability Act”Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990.search
2“inspired similar legislation in 181 countries worldwide”The ADA inspired similar disability rights legislation in 181 countries worldwide.search
3“the one in four Americans reported to have a disability”About one in four Americans are reported to have a disability.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15