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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Reasoning and Clarity is 89. The grade is held to 88, 30 above Signal. 88 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
58 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Reasoning
100 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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Positioning 36% Reasoning 26% Claims 33% Thanks 5%
Structure · 12 steps
Claims · 4
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 50 words America is in a race for the future, and that future is artificial intelligence. We need to build data centers that will power American AI. We need to create jobs, grow our economy, and make sure that the next generation of technology is built right here in the United States. Positioning Reasoning · 23 words But there is one principle that we should never compromise: American families should not be forced to pay for someone else’s data center. Claims · 9 words That is exactly what the Ratepayer Protection Act addresses. Reasoning · 57 words If a massive data center wants to come in and consume hundreds of megawatts of electricity, it should pay the full incremental costs of providing that power, not the families struggling to pay their electric bills and not the small businesses trying to keep their doors open. The companies creating the demand should pay for the demand. Positioning · 17 words This is not antibusiness. It is not anti-AI. It is certainly not antigrowth. It is common sense. Positioning Claims · 62 words In fact, when we get this right, the data centers can actually strengthen communities. Georgia Power was able to freeze residential rates for 3 years as large-load growth expanded.1 In Virginia, data centers took on a dramatically larger share of transmission costs while residential customers saw their share decline.2 In Loudoun County alone, data centers have generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue.3 Madam Speaker, Positioning · 19 words let’s build. Vague promise Let’s compete. Vague promise Let’s win the AI race. Vague promise Let’s also protect the people who keep this country running. Positioning Claims · 29 words The Ratepayer Protection Act gives States a practical tool to make sure that massive new electricity users pay their fair share while preserving State authority over their energy markets.4 Positioning · 24 words America can lead the world in AI without making American families foot the bill. That is not a radical idea. That is responsible leadership, Positioning Thanks · 14 words and I applaud my colleague from Colorado (Mr. Evans) for leading on this issue. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×16 Vague promise ×3 Thanks ×2 Reasons given This statement drew 4 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.
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Signal · 58
18 of 21 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “America is in a race for the future,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and that future is artificial intelligence.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We need to build data centers that will power American AI.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We need to create jobs, grow our economy,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and make sure that the next generation of technology is built right here in the United States.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “This is not antibusiness.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is not anti-AI.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is certainly not antigrowth.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is common sense.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “let’s build.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Let’s compete.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Let’s win the AI race.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Let’s also protect the people who keep this country running.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “America can lead the world in AI without making American families foot the bill.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is not a radical idea.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is responsible leadership,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I applaud my colleague from Colorado (Mr.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Evans) for leading on this issue.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 21 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.
Reasoning · 100
0 of 21 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 · 4
Conclusion “If a massive data center wants to come in and consume hundreds of megawatts of electricity, it should pay the full incremental costs of providing that power, not the families struggling to pay their electric bills and not the small businesses trying to keep their doors open.”
Because “The companies creating the demand should pay for the demand.”
Conclusion “In fact, when we get this right, the data centers can actually strengthen communities.”
Because “Georgia Power was able to freeze residential rates for 3 years as large-load growth expanded.”
“In Virginia, data centers took on a dramatically larger share of transmission costs while residential customers saw their share decline.”
“In Loudoun County alone, data centers have generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue.”
Conclusion “The Ratepayer Protection Act gives States a practical tool to make sure that massive new electricity users pay their fair share while preserving State authority over their energy markets.”
Because Given in the same sentence
Conclusion “America can lead the world in AI without making American families foot the bill.”
Because Given in the same sentence
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 · 97
3 of 21 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 → “let’s build” A rallying call with no actor, date, measure, or condition for what counts as building.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “Let’s compete” No specified actor, method, or success measure for competing.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “Let’s win the AI race” Winning is asserted with no defined goal, actor, or standard of success.
Claims · 4
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1 “Georgia Power was able to freeze residential rates for 3 years as large-load growth expanded” Georgia Power froze residential rates for 3 years while large-load growth expanded. search 2 “In Virginia, data centers took on a dramatically larger share of transmission costs while residential customers saw their share decline” In Virginia, data centers took on a significantly larger share of transmission costs while residential customers’ share declined. search 3 “In Loudoun County alone, data centers have generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue” Data centers have generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue in Loudoun County, Virginia. search 4 “gives States a practical tool to make sure that massive new electricity users pay their fair share while preserving State authority” The Ratepayer Protection Act requires states to consider a standard making large-load customers responsible for upgrade costs, while leaving states authority over their energy markets. search
