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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 75. The grade is held to 69, 30 above Relevance.
69 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
100 / 100
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Relevance
39 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
61 / 100
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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.
Claims 84% Promise 16%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 2
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 75 words we are caught in a geopolitical situation around the world. We are certainly keeping an eye on the situation. Partly on point Vague promise Hopefully, the peace talks are going forward for the Strait of Hormuz. Off point We understand that there has been a real issue relevant to fertilizer. We are monitoring the situation closely. Vague promise I met with my G7 partners last week.1 We had a good discussion. The whole topic was on fertilizer in this country and around the world.2 Promise · 14 words We will consider every opportunity to make sure that we stand behind our farmers. Partly on point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×8 Vague promise ×3 Off point
Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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Signal · 100
0 of 12 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.
Nothing lost points.
Relevance · 39
9 of 12 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 question asked.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “we are caught in a geopolitical situation around the world.” About the global geopolitical situation, not the tariff revenue figure asked for.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We are certainly keeping an eye on the situation.” Says the situation is being watched, not what was collected from the tariff.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Hopefully, the peace talks are going forward for the Strait of Hormuz.” About peace talks for the Strait of Hormuz, not the fertilizer tariff question.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We understand that there has been a real issue relevant to fertilizer.” Acknowledges a fertilizer issue without addressing the tariff amounts asked.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We are monitoring the situation closely.” Says the situation is being monitored, not what was collected from the tariff.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I met with my G7 partners last week.” About a meeting with G7 partners, not the tariff revenue figure asked.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We had a good discussion.” A general remark about the discussion, not the tariff amounts asked.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “The whole topic was on fertilizer in this country and around the world.” Says fertilizer was discussed, but not what was collected from the tariff.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We will consider every opportunity to make sure that we stand behind our farmers.” A general promise to consider opportunities for farmers, not the tariff revenue asked.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 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 · 61
3 of 12 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 → “We are certainly keeping an eye on the situation” The commitment names no measure, actor or success condition beyond watching.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We are monitoring the situation closely” Monitoring alone names no action, date or measure.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “We will consider every opportunity to make sure that we stand behind our farmers” Considering opportunities commits to no specific act, date or measure.
Claims · 2
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1 “I met with my G7 partners last week” Heath MacDonald met with his G7 partners in the week before June 16, 2026. search
2 “The whole topic was on fertilizer in this country and around the world” At the minister’s meeting with G7 partners the week before June 16, 2026, fertilizer was the main topic discussed. search