Analysis · Floor speech · beta

James R. Baird

Republican on Honoring Pastor Tim Hester 2026-09-15

137 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Greeting 15%Claims 85%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 9 wordsI rise today to honor a local Indiana student-athlete.Greeting Claims · 117 wordsJhett Stillwell, from the town of Colfax, Indiana, was named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National High School Rodeo Finals.¹ The recognition highlights student-athletes who excel both in the rodeo arena and in their scholastic and personal achievements. Stillwell received a scholarship from Professional’s Choice as part of the award.² His reserve finish gives Indiana representation among the student-athletes recognized at the national level during the Cinch National High School Rodeo Finals. Stillwell has become quite an accomplished rodeo cowboy. In both 2025 and 2026, Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo.³ He also serves as an event director for the Indiana High School Rodeo Association.⁴ Greeting · 11 wordsI congratulate Jhett and hope he keeps up the good work.Greeting

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

2 of 2 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 honor a local Indiana student-athlete.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I congratulate Jhett and hope he keeps up the good work.”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.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 2 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“Stillwell has become quite an accomplished rodeo cowboy.”

Because“Jhett Stillwell, from the town of Colfax, Indiana, was named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National High School Rodeo Finals.”

“In both 2025 and 2026, Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo.”

Reason given

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 2 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 · 4

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“Jhett Stillwell, from the town of Colfax, Indiana, was named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National High School Rodeo Finals”Jhett Stillwell of Colfax, Indiana was named a Reserve Champion Student-Athlete of the Year at the National High School Rodeo Finals.search
2“Stillwell received a scholarship from Professional’s Choice as part of the award”Jhett Stillwell received a scholarship from Professional’s Choice as part of the award.search
3“In both 2025 and 2026, Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo”Stillwell placed in the senior ribbon roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo in both 2025 and 2026.search
4“He also serves as an event director for the Indiana High School Rodeo Association”Jhett Stillwell serves as an event director for the Indiana High School Rodeo Association.search

Analyzed on 2026-09-17