Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Julie Fedorchak

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

118 words · 6 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Greeting 10%Claims 46%Positioning 29%Thanks 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 12 wordsI rise today to recognize an outstanding young North Dakotan, Casia Steinhaus.Greeting Claims · 54 wordsCasia recently earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, one of the Nation’s highest honors for undergraduate students pursuing careers in science, math, ¹or engineering. This highly competitive scholarship recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and promise in scientific research. It is a testament to Casia’s academic excellence and hard work at the University of North Dakota.² Positioning · 34 wordsHer accomplishment reflects not only her own dedication but also the bright future of North Dakota’s next generation of innovators, researchers, and problem-solvers. I have no doubt this is only the beginning for Casia, PositioningThanks · 18 wordsand I wish her continued success as she pursues her studies and serves our country through her talents.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 45

5 of 5 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 an outstanding young North Dakotan, Casia Steinhaus.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Her accomplishment reflects not only her own dedication but also the bright future of North Dakota’s next generation of innovators, researchers,”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 problem-solvers.”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 “I have no doubt this is only the beginning for Casia,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I wish her continued success as she pursues her studies and serves our country through her talents.”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 5 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 · 2

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“recently earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship”Casia Steinhaus recently earned a Goldwater Scholarship.search
2“Casia’s academic excellence and hard work at the University of North Dakota”Casia Steinhaus studies at the University of North Dakota.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-15