Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Glenn Thompson

Republican on Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month 2026-09-15

148 words · 11 sentences · 17 clauses

Statement grade

Average 93 / 100

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

Claims 72%Procedure 7%Positioning 6%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 5 wordsSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, ¹Procedure · 10 wordsand I rise today to raise awareness and promote hope.Procedure Claims · 77 wordsSuicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Suicidal thoughts can effect anyone, regardless of age, and is among the leading causes of death in the United States.² This month, health professionals, organizations, and communities across the United States are helping reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Far too often, people struggle alone. However, this month, people are working together to connect people with resources and professionals that can help them. Positioning · 9 wordsSilence can cost lives, and conversations can save them.Positioning Mr. Speaker, Claims · 25 wordssuicide is preventable. Increasing access to crisis resources saves lives. Mental and behavioral health research saves lives, and ending the stigma surrounding suicide saves lives. Promise · 22 wordsWhile September is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, we must continue this unified effort throughout the year and into the future.³

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and I rise today to raise awareness and promote hope.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Silence can cost lives,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and conversations can save them.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 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“September is Suicide Prevention Month”September is observed as Suicide Prevention Month in the United States.search
2“is among the leading causes of death in the United States”Suicide is among the leading causes of death in the United States.search
3“September is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month”September is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-17