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Bruce Westerman

Republican on Establishment of the General George C. Marshall House as an Affiliated Area 2026-09-14

176 words · 12 sentences · 15 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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Procedure 14%Claims 80%The ask 6%

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Madam Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI yield myself such time as I may consume.Procedure Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsI rise in support of S. 603, ProcedureClaims · 141 wordswhich would designate the George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.¹ General George C. Marshall was a war hero, statesman, master strategist, and one of the most important figures in modern American history. From his distinguished service in both World Wars to his prominent role in shaping the postwar peace, he was the rare American whose service touched every dimension of national strength. This bill recognizes George Marshall’s legacy and ensures that Americans can continue to draw inspiration from his story by designating his historic home and estate as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This designation conveys honor and recognition while keeping the estate’s management and fiscal responsibilities within the George C. Marshall International Center.² This bill does not put property under Federal management or add to the Federal estate.³ Mr. Speaker, The ask · 11 wordsI urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation, Procedure · 8 wordsand I reserve the balance of my time.Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

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 yield myself such time as I may consume.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise in support of S.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “603,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and I reserve the balance of my time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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

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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

0 of 4 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 · 3

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“Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.”S. 603 would designate the George C. Marshall House in Virginia as an affiliated area of the National Park System.search
2“Marshall International Center.”The bill keeps management and fiscal responsibilities for the Marshall House estate within the George C. Marshall International Center.search
3“does not put property under Federal management or add to the Federal estate”The bill does not place the Marshall House property under federal management or add it to the federal estate.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-16