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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance and Clarity. Average 68 / 100
Signal
56 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
48 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Thanks 25% Promise 29% The ask 27% Procedure 19%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 words I once again commend Representative Murphy for his leadership on this legislation, Thanks Promise · 14 words and I look forward to working with the Senate and in a bipartisan manner. Vague promise The ask · 13 words As this moves forward, I urge my colleagues to support the bill today, Procedure · 9 words and I yield back the balance of my time. Procedure
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks Vague promise Procedure Vague Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
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Signal · 56
2 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 Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I once again commend Representative Murphy for his leadership on this legislation,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “and I yield back the balance of my time.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 3 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Nothing lost points.
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 · 48
1 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “I look forward to working with the Senate and in a bipartisan manner” A commitment with no actor’s specific action, date, or measure of success.
Claims · 0
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