Analysis · Floor speech · beta

George Latimer

Democrat on Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month 2026-09-15

159 words · 5 sentences · 14 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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Procedure 18%Claims 72%Promise 10%

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Madam Speaker, Procedure · 29 wordsI rise today as we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, a time for members of the Hispanic community to honor their culture and to join together for traditions and gatherings.Procedure Claims · 114 wordsHispanic Heritage Month starts today, September 15, ¹as we commemorate the fight for independence of five Central American countries: ²Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, ³and Nicaragua.⁴ Celebrations across Westchester and the Bronx will take place, including a community-wide event honoring the past, present, and future of the Hispanic community in New Rochelle, with events as well in Port Chester, Yonkers, Elmsford, White Plains, and in Wakefield and Edenwald. A gathering with Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins in September will occur at the Westchester County office building, as well as many other events celebrating Latino-owned small businesses and cultural organizations, such as 100 Hispanic Women National, Incorporated; El Centro Hispano; Neighbors Link; and others. Promise · 16 wordsI look forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our flourishing Latino communities across my district.

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Signal · 80

1 of 1 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 rise today as we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, a time for members of the Hispanic community to honor their culture and to join together for traditions and gatherings.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 4

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1“Hispanic Heritage Month starts today, September 15”Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States begins on September 15.search
2“as we commemorate the fight for independence of five Central American countries”Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the fight for independence of five Central American countries.search
3“Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,”The Central American countries whose independence is commemorated include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.search
4“and Nicaragua.”Nicaragua is one of the five Central American countries whose independence is commemorated during Hispanic Heritage Month.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-17