Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican on Honoring James Robert Yaroszeufski 2026-07-21

154 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

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

Greeting 25%Claims 42%Positioning 14%Thanks 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 39 wordsI rise today to recognize the service and sacrifice of Army veteran Robert ``Bob’’ Green, Jr. Bob served honorably in the United States Army from 1969 until 1975, including two tours in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade.¹Greeting Claims · 64 wordsOver nearly 6 years of service, he rose to the rank of staff sergeant and answered our Nation’s call during one of the most challenging periods in our history.² His courage and dedication were recognized with numerous military honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, ³and a Good Conduct Medal.⁴ Positioning · 22 wordsThese decorations reflect not only Bob’s bravery in combat but also his steadfast commitment to serving his fellow soldiers and our country.Positioning Thanks · 29 wordsOn behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, I thank Robert Green, Jr., for his courage, sacrifice, and his honorable service to the United States.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 40

4 of 4 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 the service and sacrifice of Army veteran Robert ``Bob’’ Green, Jr. Bob served honorably in the United States Army from 1969 until 1975, including two tours in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “These decorations reflect not only Bob’s bravery in combat but also his steadfast commitment to serving his fellow soldiers and our country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of the people of the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, I thank Robert Green, Jr., for his courage, sacrifice,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and his honorable service to the United States.”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 4 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“served honorably in the United States Army from 1969 until 1975, including two tours in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade”Robert Green, Jr. served in the United States Army from 1969 until 1975, including two tours in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade.search
2“he rose to the rank of staff sergeant”Robert Green, Jr. attained the rank of staff sergeant during his Army service.search
3“the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal”Robert Green, Jr. received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.search
4“a Good Conduct Medal”Robert Green, Jr. received a Good Conduct Medal.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15