Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Gary C. Peters

Democrat on 25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks 2026-09-14

154 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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Procedure 20%Claims 44%Thanks 36%

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Mr. President, Procedure · 31 wordsI rise today on behalf of myself, my fellow Senate cochairs--Senator Collins, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski--and the entire Congressional Fire Services Caucus to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.¹Procedure Claims · 28 wordsOn that tragic morning, nearly 3,000 innocent lives--including 343 members of the fire and emergency services--were taken in acts of terrorism that shook our country to its core.² Thanks · 55 wordsAs cochairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, we stand today, 25 years later, to remember every individual loss, every family forever changed by unimaginable tragedy, and every community that continues to carry the weight of that day. As we reflect on the events of September 11, we pay special tribute to America’s first responders.Thanks Claims · 40 wordsIn a time of fear, confusion, and turmoil, members of the fire and emergency services rushed toward danger with unwavering resolve. They did not hesitate. They answered the call knowing the risks, guided by a profound commitment to protecting lives.

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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 · 43

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise today on behalf of myself, my fellow Senate cochairs--Senator Collins, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski--and the entire Congressional Fire Services Caucus to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As cochairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, we stand today, 25 years later, to remember every individual loss, every family forever changed by unimaginable tragedy,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and every community that continues to carry the weight of that day.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As we reflect on the events of September 11, we pay special tribute to America’s first responders.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Reasoning · no score

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Conclusions found · 0

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Respect · no score

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Clarity · 100

0 of 4 deductions are Clarity

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Claims · 2

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1“Senator Collins, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski”Gary Peters, Susan Collins, Amy Klobuchar, and Lisa Murkowski serve as cochairs of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus.search
2“nearly 3,000 innocent lives--including 343 members of the fire and emergency services--were taken”The September 11, 2001 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, including 343 members of the fire and emergency services.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16