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Robert Morrissey

Liberal on Athlete Congratulations 2026-06-16

158 words · 10 sentences · 13 clauses

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Greeting 11%Claims 56%Anecdote 18%Procedure 5%Promise 9%

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Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 17 wordstoday, I would like to pay tribute to a remarkable young Prince Edward Island athlete, Abby Hustler.Greeting Claims · 47 wordsOver the last number of years, Abby has excelled as a hockey player. She played with the PWHL Minnesota Frost, now drafted by the expansion Hamilton team.¹ Abby is the first Islander drafted to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.² In my Egmont riding, the enthusiasm is enormous. Anecdote · 29 wordsIn fact, there is a debate among several communities that all claim Abby as their own: St. Louis, Ebbsfleet and Miminegash. Everybody wants to say “we knew her when”, AnecdoteClaims · 16 wordsand I know Abby’s parents, Paul and April, are absolutely thrilled with Abby’s accomplishments and career. Procedure · 8 wordsBeyond those great local rivalries, one fact remains: ProcedureClaims · 26 wordsAbby is a wonderful example of everything a young person from a small community can accomplish. She is a great role model for thousands of Islanders. Promise · 15 wordsI am looking forward to attending Abby Day on July 4 in Miminegash, her hometown.³

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

5 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “today, I would like to pay tribute to a remarkable young Prince Edward Island athlete, Abby Hustler.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “In fact, there is a debate among several communities that all claim Abby as their own:”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “St. Louis, Ebbsfleet and Miminegash.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Everybody wants to say “we knew her when”,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Beyond those great local rivalries, one fact remains:”Procedure or throat-clearing: 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.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“played with the PWHL Minnesota Frost, now drafted by the expansion Hamilton team”Abby Hustler played with PWHL’s Minnesota Frost and has been drafted by the PWHL’s expansion Hamilton team.search
2“the first Islander drafted to the Professional Women’s Hockey League”Abby Hustler is the first person from Prince Edward Island drafted to the Professional Women’s Hockey League.search
3“attending Abby Day on July 4 in Miminegash”An ‘Abby Day’ event for Abby Hustler is scheduled for July 4, 2026 in Miminegash, Prince Edward Island.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20