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Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican on Recognizing the Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club 2026-09-14

162 words · 7 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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Greeting 33%Claims 67%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 25 wordsI rise today to recognize the Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club for its outstanding performance at the Sudanese American Soccer Federation’s 25th Anniversary Tournament.¹Greeting Claims · 108 wordsCompeting at the national level for the third time, the Iowa team earned three awards that reflect the talent, character, ²³and dedication of its players. The club received the Fair Play Award for its sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, ⁴and respect throughout the tournament. Olamilekan Ojo, known as Messi, was recognized with the Five-Star Outstanding Player Award for his exceptional performance, ⁵and the club also received a Tournament Participation Award.⁶ These accomplishments are a testament to the team’s hard work and its commitment to representing Iowa with pride. Beyond competition, the club uses soccer to develop young athletes, build leadership skills and character, promote healthy lifestyles, and strengthen community connections. Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 29 wordsI congratulate the coaches and all the young athletes on the Iowa National Soccer Team Club, and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in the future.Greeting

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize the Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club for its outstanding performance at the Sudanese American Soccer Federation’s 25th Anniversary Tournament.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I congratulate the coaches and all the young athletes on the Iowa National Soccer Team Club,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “and I look forward to seeing all that they accomplish in the future.”A greeting: 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 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 · 6

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“the Sudanese American Soccer Federation’s 25th Anniversary Tournament”The Sudanese American Soccer Federation held a 25th Anniversary Tournament.search
2“Competing at the national level for the third time”The Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club competed at the national level for the third time at this tournament.search
3“the Iowa team earned three awards”The Iowa team earned three awards at the Sudanese American Soccer Federation’s 25th Anniversary Tournament.search
4“The club received the Fair Play Award”The Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club received the Fair Play Award at the tournament.search
5“Olamilekan Ojo, known as Messi, was recognized with the Five-Star Outstanding Player Award”Olamilekan Ojo, known as Messi, of the Iowa club received the Five-Star Outstanding Player Award at the tournament.search
6“the club also received a Tournament Participation Award”The Sudanese-American Iowa National Soccer Team Club received a Tournament Participation Award at the tournament.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16