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Tammy Baldwin

Democrat on Remembering Al Labelle 2026-09-14

377 words · 18 sentences · 25 clauses

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

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Thanks 29%Claims 63%Anecdote 8%

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Mr. President, Thanks · 41 wordstoday I rise to honor the life of Al Labelle, a dedicated servicemember who held an unwavering lifelong commitment to the advancement of veterans’ services. Wisconsin mourns his loss, and his service and legacy will be remembered for years to come.Thanks Claims · 236 wordsMr. Labelle served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Okinawa (LPH-3) from 1965 to 1967.¹ The USS Okinawa deployed to the Vietnam war zone in 1967, ²and during that deployment, Mr. Labelle participated in nine amphibious landing operations.³ Mr. Labelle was honorably discharged from Active service but continued his service in the Naval Reserves until 1972.⁴ After returning home, Mr. Labelle’s commitment to serving others did not waver. While his career was diverse, his work remained rooted in his desire to connect with and serve others. From caring for patients as a respiratory therapist, to working as an assistant manager of warehouse operations and even owning a bowling alley, Mr. Labelle’s professional life reflected his tireless work ethic.⁵ Throughout these endeavors, he remained a steadfast advocate for his fellow veterans. For more than 20 years, Mr. Labelle was a dedicated leader of the Disabled American Veterans DAV, at the local, State, and national levels. He joined the DAV in 2005, becoming a life member of Chapter 57 in Marshfield.⁶ He held numerous leadership positions, including benefits protection team leader and chairman of the national interim legislation committee.⁷ His advocacy often brought him to our Nation’s Capital, where he fought to ensure that our country’s veterans received the support and services they earned. His lifetime of advocacy for veterans was nationally recognized when he received the DAV Outstanding Performance in Advocacy Award for 7 consecutive years.⁸ Thanks · 26 wordsMr. Labelle’s determination to fight for veterans was easy to see, and his impact will be felt by veterans and their families for years to come.Thanks Anecdote · 30 wordsI was fortunate to see Mr. Labelle’s dedication firsthand through my work with him, and I know Wisconsin’s veterans were fortunate to have a champion like him in their corner.Anecdote Thanks · 44 wordsVeterans in Wisconsin and across the country have benefited from Mr. Labelle’s devoted advocacy, and I am grateful for his lifetime of service. His legacy will live on through the veterans and families he helped and the countless people he inspired throughout his life.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

10 of 10 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 rise to honor the life of Al Labelle, a dedicated servicemember who held an unwavering lifelong commitment to the advancement of veterans’ services.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Wisconsin mourns his loss,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and his service and legacy will be remembered for years to come.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Mr. Labelle’s determination to fight for veterans was easy to see,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and his impact will be felt by veterans and their families for years to come.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I was fortunate to see Mr. Labelle’s dedication firsthand through my work with him,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and I know Wisconsin’s veterans were fortunate to have a champion like him in their corner.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Veterans in Wisconsin and across the country have benefited from Mr. Labelle’s devoted advocacy,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I am grateful for his lifetime of service.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “His legacy will live on through the veterans and families he helped and the countless people he inspired throughout his life.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 8

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1“served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Okinawa (LPH-3) from 1965 to 1967”Al Labelle served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Okinawa (LPH-3) from 1965 to 1967.search
2“The USS Okinawa deployed to the Vietnam war zone in 1967”The USS Okinawa (LPH-3) deployed to the Vietnam war zone in 1967.search
3“participated in nine amphibious landing operations”During the 1967 deployment, Al Labelle participated in nine amphibious landing operations.search
4“honorably discharged from Active service but continued his service in the Naval Reserves until 1972”Al Labelle was honorably discharged from active service and continued serving in the Naval Reserves until 1972.search
5“caring for patients as a respiratory therapist, to working as an assistant manager of warehouse operations and even owning a bowling alley”Al Labelle worked as a respiratory therapist, as an assistant manager of warehouse operations, and owned a bowling alley.search
6“He joined the DAV in 2005, becoming a life member of Chapter 57 in Marshfield”Al Labelle joined the Disabled American Veterans in 2005 as a life member of Chapter 57 in Marshfield, Wisconsin.search
7“benefits protection team leader and chairman of the national interim legislation committee”Al Labelle held DAV leadership positions including benefits protection team leader and chairman of the national interim legislation committee.search
8“received the DAV Outstanding Performance in Advocacy Award for 7 consecutive years”Al Labelle received the DAV Outstanding Performance in Advocacy Award for 7 consecutive years.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16