Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Tim Scott

Republican on Recognizing the 200th Anniversary of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church 2026-09-14

201 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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Greeting 19%Claims 36%Thanks 30%The ask 15%

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Mr. President, Greeting · 38 wordsas the senior Senator from the great State of South Carolina, it is my pleasure to recognize and congratulate Saint James the Greater Catholic Church as they celebrate their 200th anniversary as a faithful parish in the Lowcountry.Greeting Claims · 47 wordsFounded in 1826, Saint James the Greater Catholic Church has served as a beacon of faith, worship, ¹and fellowship. Since its founding, the parish has been a steadfast presence in the community, offering spiritual guidance and contributing to the cultural and historical heritage of the Palmetto State. Thanks · 17 wordsSouth Carolina is blessed by the service, stewardship, and resilience of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church.Thanks Claims · 25 wordsStanding as one of the oldest historically Black Catholic churches in the South, they continue to build a legacy that embodies faith, hope, ²and love. The ask · 31 wordsI ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Saint James the Greater Catholic Church on celebrating 200 years of faith and service to the Lowcountry and all of South Carolina. Thanks · 43 wordsThe parish’s passion to spread the good news and serve others in the community deserves our sincerest gratitude. I look forward to their next 200 years and the positive impact that they will continue to make in the lives of countless South Carolinians.ThanksVague promise

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What the tags mean

Signal · 49

5 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “as the senior Senator from the great State of South Carolina, it is my pleasure to recognize and congratulate Saint James the Greater Catholic Church as they celebrate their 200th anniversary as a faithful parish in the Lowcountry.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “South Carolina is blessed by the service, stewardship,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and resilience of Saint James the Greater Catholic Church.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The parish’s passion to spread the good news and serve others in the community deserves our sincerest gratitude.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I look forward to their next 200 years and the positive impact that they will continue to make in the lives of countless South Carolinians.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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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

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “the positive impact that they will continue to make”Asserts a future benefit with no measure or way to verify it.

Claims · 2

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1“Founded in 1826”Saint James the Greater Catholic Church in the South Carolina Lowcountry was founded in 1826.search
2“Standing as one of the oldest historically Black Catholic churches in the South”Saint James the Greater Catholic Church is one of the oldest historically Black Catholic churches in the American South.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16