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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. Average 90 / 100
Signal
84 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
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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 9% Procedure 6% Claims 64% Reasoning 14% The ask 7%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Madam Speaker, Thanks · 6 words I thank the gentleman for yielding. Thanks Madam Speaker, Procedure · 8 words I rise today in strong support of H.R. Procedure Claims · 90 words 979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.1 In coastal Georgia that I have the honor and privilege of representing, we know how important reliable information is when a hurricane threatens our communities. Families need access to emergency alerts, evacuation updates, and local broadcasters who understand what is happening on the ground. AM radio provides a free connection to that information without requiring a cellular signal or an internet subscription.2 This bipartisan legislation would require AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles, with no separate charge to drivers.3 Reasoning · 19 words Preserving that access supports public safety, and it keeps our communities connected to local news, to weather, and programming. Madam Speaker, Thanks · 7 words I thank Congressman Bilirakis for his leadership, Thanks The ask · 10 words and I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation.
At a glance
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Signal · 84
3 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 thank the gentleman for yielding.” 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 → “I rise today in strong support of H.R.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank Congressman Bilirakis for his leadership,” Thanks: 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 3 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 “and I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation.”
Because “In coastal Georgia that I have the honor and privilege of representing, we know how important reliable information is when a hurricane threatens our communities.”
“AM radio provides a free connection to that information without requiring a cellular signal or an internet subscription.”
“Preserving that access supports public safety,”
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 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.
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 “979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” H.R. 979 is titled the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. search 2 “AM radio provides a free connection to that information without requiring a cellular signal or an internet subscription” AM radio broadcasts can be received without a cellular signal or an internet subscription. search 3 “would require AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles, with no separate charge to drivers” The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979) would require AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles at no separate charge to drivers. search
