Analysis · Floor speech · beta

John Thune

Republican on Tribute to Cruz Collin 2026-09-14

122 words · 5 sentences · 7 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.

Thanks 53%Claims 47%

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

Mr. President, Thanks · 37 wordstoday I recognize Cruz Collin, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks.Thanks Claims · 57 wordsCruz is a graduate of the International School of Toulouse in Toulouse, France.¹ Currently, he is attending the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR, ²where he is pursuing a degree in renewable energy engineering and applied physics.³ He is a hard worker who has been dedicated to getting the most out of his internship experience. Thanks · 28 wordsI extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Cruz for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 45

3 of 3 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 “today I recognize Cruz Collin, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Cruz for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come.”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

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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 3 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“a graduate of the International School of Toulouse in Toulouse, France”Cruz Collin is a graduate of the International School of Toulouse in Toulouse, France.search
2“attending the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR”Cruz Collin is currently attending the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon.search
3“pursuing a degree in renewable energy engineering and applied physics”Cruz Collin is pursuing a degree in renewable energy engineering and applied physics at the Oregon Institute of Technology.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16