Analysis · Floor speech · beta

Alan Armstrong

Republican on Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act 2026-09-30

156 words · 8 sentences · 14 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 85 / 100

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

Claims 54%Anecdote 28%Promise 12%The ask 6%

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

Mr. President, Claims · 76 wordsI would just add--and Senator Tillis mentioned this--the Ukrainians are worn out. They have been fighting this war. Those on the frontline have been fighting this war for a long time, and you realize how much it means to them that we are there. I think the sanctions bill that was passed is a huge signal that the United States is still behind them, ¹but they desperately need that. They need to show that we care. Anecdote · 43 wordsI don’t know how many times I told somebody: Listen, if you drove through a neighborhood where I am from some, you will see plenty of blue and yellow flags supporting you. So don’t misunderstand that America wants to see you be successful, AnecdotePromise · 19 wordsand we are working hard to make sure that we help you and we provide the resources for you.Vague promise Claims · 9 wordsThey are counting on us to be behind them, The ask · 9 wordsand we need to follow through on that support.

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 71

4 of 5 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I don’t know how many times I told somebody:”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Listen,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “if you drove through a neighborhood where I am from some, you will see plenty of blue and yellow flags supporting you.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “So don’t misunderstand that America wants to see you be successful,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not 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 5 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 we need to follow through on that support.”

Because“I would just add--and Senator Tillis mentioned this--the Ukrainians are worn out.”

“They have been fighting this war.”

“Those on the frontline have been fighting this war for a long time,”

“They are counting on us to be behind them,”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 5 deductions are Respect

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.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 82

1 of 5 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are working hard to make sure that we help you”The speaker commits to helping with no actor beyond ‘we’, no date, measure, or success condition.

Claims · 1

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“the sanctions bill that was passed”A sanctions bill was passed in the United States Senate.search

Analyzed on 2026-10-20