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Julie Fedorchak

Republican on Recognizing Vance Taylor on His Retirement 2026-07-21

141 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Claims 52%Positioning 35%Thanks 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 19 wordsI rise today to recognize Cathy Dub on her appointment as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill.¹ Positioning · 18 wordsThis well-earned achievement reflects years of dedicated leadership and service to one of North Dakota’s most important institutions.Positioning Claims · 32 wordsSince joining the mill in 2014, Cathy has helped strengthen an organization that plays a vital role in supporting our farmers, growing our economy, ²and creating value for communities across our State. Positioning · 14 wordsThe North Dakota Mill is a source of pride for generations of North Dakotans.Positioning Claims · 23 wordsAs the only State-owned flour mill in the Nation, it has long demonstrated that ingenuity, work ethic, ³and agricultural excellence define our State. Positioning · 18 wordsCathy’s experience, steady leadership, and deep commitment to the mill’s mission have prepared her well for this role.Positioning Thanks · 17 wordsI congratulate Cathy on this well-deserved appointment, and best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 51

6 of 6 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This well-earned achievement reflects years of dedicated leadership and service to one of North Dakota’s most important institutions.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The North Dakota Mill is a source of pride for generations of North Dakotans.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Cathy’s experience, steady leadership,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and deep commitment to the mill’s mission have prepared her well for this role.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I congratulate Cathy on this well-deserved appointment,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and best wishes for continued success in the years ahead.”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 6 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 · 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“Cathy Dub on her appointment as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill”Cathy Dub was appointed president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill.search
2“Since joining the mill in 2014”Cathy Dub joined the North Dakota Mill in 2014.search
3“the only State-owned flour mill in the Nation”The North Dakota Mill is the only state-owned flour mill in the United States.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15