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Ryan Mackenzie

Republican on Honoring James Robert Yaroszeufski 2026-07-21

138 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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Thanks 31%Claims 69%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI rise today to recognize the service and sacrifice of Army veteran James Robert Yaroszeufski.Thanks Claims · 95 wordsJames served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam war.¹ During his service, he was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart in recognition of the sacrifices he made in defense of our Nation.² His military record also includes the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, ³and Vietnam Campaign Medal.⁴ Like so many veterans of his generation, James answered our Nation’s call during a difficult chapter in our history, serving with courage and honor. Although he passed away in 2015, his service and sacrifice deserve to be remembered.⁵ Thanks · 28 wordsOn behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, I honor James Robert Yaroszeufski’s legacy and thank him for his faithful service to the United States.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize the service and sacrifice of Army veteran James Robert Yaroszeufski.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, I honor James Robert Yaroszeufski’s legacy and thank him for his faithful service to the United States.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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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 2 deductions are Clarity

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Claims · 5

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“James served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam war”James Robert Yaroszeufski served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.search
2“he was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart”James Robert Yaroszeufski was wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart for his service.search
3“the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal”James Robert Yaroszeufski was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.search
4“Vietnam Campaign Medal”James Robert Yaroszeufski was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal.search
5“he passed away in 2015”James Robert Yaroszeufski died in 2015.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15