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Senate Floor: USDA AGREES TO REINSTATE DR. KARL MERTZ
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Hank Brown Hank Brown said 225 sentences of a total of 1104 sentences.
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Hank Brown said 4046 words of a total of 18935 words.
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Jesse Helms Jesse Helms said 200 sentences of a total of 1104 sentences.
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Phil Gramm Phil Gramm said 123 sentences of a total of 1104 sentences.
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Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell said 48 sentences of a total of 1104 sentences.
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Alan Simpson Alan Simpson said 39 sentences of a total of 1104 sentences.
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Full Transcript
Jesse Helms
Madam President, earlier today, I lifted the holds that I felt obligated several months ago to place on all agriculture legislation and nominations. I lifted the holds when the able Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Espy, and I agreed last evening on a mechanism by which a gentleman named Dr. Karl Mertz will be reinstated to his previous job, a job from which he should not have been dislodged in the first place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
86.9000971317
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Hate
3.5672005266
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Violence
1.9417259842
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Sexual
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Violence > Graphic
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Self-Harm
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Hate > Threatening
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Self-Harm > Intent
3.05544E-5
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Self-Harm > Instructions
1.717E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.854
Magnitude:
72
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jesse Helms
Secretary Espy has assured me in a letter that this will be done without further delay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.437
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0119567667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072547416
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Violence > Graphic
0.0031152409
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Sexual
0.003004568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009744346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001553955
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Sexual > Minors
0.0001225851
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Self-Harm
3.33523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.25167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1743E-6
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Self-Harm > Instructions
1.048E-7
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Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.87
Magnitude:
16
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jesse Helms
Dr. Mertz, by way of explanation, is the highly respected USDA employee who earlier this year was removed from his job simply because he questioned a proposal by the Department of Agriculture to adopt a number of elements of the homosexual agenda. That is putting it mildly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.608
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0180880219
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Sexual > Minors
0.0048209553
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Violence
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Harassment
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Self-Harm
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Hate
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Self-Harm > Intent
4.03397E-5
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Hate > Threatening
1.2703E-6
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Self-Harm > Instructions
4.752E-7
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Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
85.385
Magnitude:
47
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jesse Helms
To be blunt about it, the Department of Agriculture is being overrun by homosexuals, and they have been running the store to a great extent. I took offense at that, particularly when this good man, Dr. Mertz, was removed from his job for having made a sensible statement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0085119646
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Violence
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Sexual
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Sexual > Minors
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Harassment > Threatening
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Hate
0.0002519336
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Self-Harm
1.43852E-5
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Hate > Threatening
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9.124E-7
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Self-Harm > Instructions
3.45E-8
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Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
51.354
Magnitude:
48
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.347
Magnitude:
48
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jesse Helms
Dr. Mertz was in Biloxi, MS, on personal leave when he was interviewed by a television reporter who asked him about the homosexual practices and proposals in the USDA. Dr. Mertz made the statement that we ought to be heading "toward Camelot, not Sodom and Gomorrah." By nightfall, this good man was being removed from his job and transferred to another job for which he was not qualified and had no experience, and the USDA stonewalled when I protested. That is when I put the holds on everything on the calendar involving the U.S. Department of Agriculture. I am not going to stand idly by when a good and decent man is persecuted by homosexuals in the USDA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0038431361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033547967
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Violence
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Sexual
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Self-Harm
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Harassment
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Hate
2.25042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.435
Magnitude:
119
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jesse Helms
I finally won my point last night. Secretary Espy assured me in writing that he would reinstate Dr. Mertz, and he gave his commitment that Dr. Mertz would not again be removed without first being provided the opportunity of a public hearing, a public hearing that will occur here in Washington, DC, if that is where Dr. Mertz wants it to be conducted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0263848633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0239183704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026431897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007414681
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Sexual
0.0006727374
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Hate
0.0004567878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001014501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.19725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.77752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.21067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.17E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.879
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jesse Helms
Let me read just a portion of Secretary Espy's letter to me, dated October 3. It will be only a portion but I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the entire letter at this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.329
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0203949618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110116867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036996444
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Harassment
0.0013282921
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Sexual > Minors
0.0008599685
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Self-Harm
0.000679922
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Harassment > Threatening
0.0004261733
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Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001198659
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Hate > Threatening
3.09696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.06566E-5
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Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jesse Helms
Secretary Espy says: "In keeping with this congressional mandate" -- and he is speaking of an amendment that I have put on two pieces of legislation requiring the USDA to do precisely what Secretary Espy agreed to do in writing last night. So:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
99.0692079067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.7878104225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0655726006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.045994122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016429821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013003284
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Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006064179
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Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002204366
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Hate > Threatening
1.61052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.603
Magnitude:
48
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jesse Helms
That letter is perfectly satisfactory to me. I believe my previous unanimous-consent request covers the printing of the entire letter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0320032414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0262138841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0254795945
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Harassment > Threatening
0.0083557527
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Harassment
0.0030312669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018450421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011559267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006480275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.10288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.41309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
91.903
Magnitude:
46
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9663765803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7037019134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4028377831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.9445787407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.9086475708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6548424717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2246582182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1439707703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1294602873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0910274219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0487309619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
97.152
Magnitude:
55
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jesse Helms
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1863603247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1000927645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0234259307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0203608419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0177108523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0148160791
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Self-Harm
0.0012534466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010035452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005875587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.913E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Jesse Helms
Now, Madam President, Senators may also be interested to note that, included in the crop insurance bill, which is likely to pass the Senate today and be sent to President Clinton for his signature, is the amendment that I offered which, in effect, codifies this agreement between Secretary Espy and the this Senator. It reads:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4588206764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268962205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0200783878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086623382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085777385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003508195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005884559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003373936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9442E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.436E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jesse Helms
Madam President, I wrote that amendment consciously to give Secretary Espy no alternative, unless he was willing to violate the law at the demand of the homosexuals in his Department.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0487045618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0155478672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063887412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004966696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037141344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004260371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000260543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002466233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.29244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.291E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
82.293
Magnitude:
82
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jesse Helms
So, Mr. President, 6 months after Dr. Mertz was summarily removed from his job, it appears that this issue has been resolved, and Dr. Mertz' amendment rights upheld.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4624258727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1802861691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1427570707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195652872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0194166307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094771181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033284654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020735239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011975429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.13361E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.196
Magnitude:
91
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jesse Helms
Let me remind Senators what happened to Dr. Karl Mertz, a former equal employment opportunity manager for the 10 State southeastern region of the Agricultural Research Service in Athens, GA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9781395569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7100218683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4066372067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.9470939636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.9110790677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6569254678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2249140525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1443920308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1300290925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0911959214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0490104663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.405
Magnitude:
89
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jesse Helms
Despite his spotless record, Dr. Mertz was -- on March 28, 1994 -- handed a letter by his supervisor telling him he had been removed from the EEO staff. As Dr. Mertz put it, he was summarily "stripped of a title, tripped of support staff, stripped of working in the field of [his] expertise," and then transferred immediately to a busy work position newly created job dealing with workforce forecasting -- whatever that is -- which was a purgatory created for him by his superiors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0469168124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0204034397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109946151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041859057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038291942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002521946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002391651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001398576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.80623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.01671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.004
Magnitude:
77
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jesse Helms
What was Dr. Mertz's heinous offense that cost him his position in USDA? On his own time, and after making it clear his views did not reflect those of the Department, he dared to criticize the Department's transparent efforts to promote the homosexual agenda in the Federal workplace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.08732836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0625076762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0110399051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070174458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043620079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038675669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019252304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016124688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005478772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jesse Helms
Shortly after a March 4, 1994, USDA conference, and while on his personal time, WLOX-TV in Biloxi MS, interviewed Dr. Mertz about the Department's proposed homosexual initiatives. Dr. Mertz stated that on a personal level, he took exception with the USDA's proposals that partners of homosexual employees be offered the same taxpayer funded benefits as the legally married spouses of heterorsexual workers, saying:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0725758146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0246568787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0157461036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085406093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047382258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0040919662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025274398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014905849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001731149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001393294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6948E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jesse Helms
This, I say again Mr. President, was after Dr. Mertz made clear that he was voicing his own views -- not the Department's. By that evening, reports the Wall Street Journal, the homosexual lobby had contacted the "higher-ups" at the Department demanding they remove Dr. Mertz.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1793481992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425444614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.123
Magnitude:
83
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jesse Helms
So, for exercising his rights under the first amendment of the Constitution, Dr. Mertz lost his job. Sure, he retained his grade and salary, but he was stripped of his field of work, his responsibilities, and everything that made his work meaningful to him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
24.9385267496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.111693691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0600629952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0278493622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0183337208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018410838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011074416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001131195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.16878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.1574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.655
Magnitude:
65
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.386
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jesse Helms
Mr. President, I do not recall seeing where it says that one must check his or her constitutional rights at the door when one joins the staff of the Department of Agriculture. But that is evidently the case now if you want to exercise those rights in opposing the agenda of the powerful homosexual lobby.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5935307126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0778471993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0771899475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116231029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030871161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009422272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003155842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003007222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001881307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001708604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.15172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
65.779
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jesse Helms
After reading of Dr. Mertz's case in the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Times, I called Secretary Espy, and I wrote him a letter, dated June 27, 1994, requesting that he put Dr. Mertz back on his job. Once Secretary Espy was willing to rectify this situation by restoring Dr. Mertz to his rightful position, I would then remove my holds from USDA nominations and their projects before the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2055278514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.065222173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0109367706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017616614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010704704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005408383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003572453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.333E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.226E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jesse Helms
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the articles in the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Times as well as my June 27, 1994, letter to Secretary Espy be placed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.6811234877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0374706666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044409713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011085912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000551009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001899765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001108957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.50509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.85254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.5343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.805E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
5.4972194135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1427627751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0713564397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0601095555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020359632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008125739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006874913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001205619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.62889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06541E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
52.366
Magnitude:
56
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.148
Magnitude:
56
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
[See exhibit 1.]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1692516031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1403247239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0554967439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0193272135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0188223887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012710683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004747843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001958304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.5564E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9347E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.35E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.836
Magnitude:
66
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
Gunning-Fog Score
Coleman-Liau Index
SMOG Index
Automated Readability Index
Dale-Chall Readability Score
Sprache Readability Score
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
Sprache Difficult Word Count
Jesse Helms
It was ironic that neither I, nor my staff, heard from Secretary Espy until the day I was on the floor of the U.S. Senate offering the first of two amendments to the fiscal year 1995 agriculture appropriations bill. In fact, I heard from Secretary Espy twice on July 19. Apparently he thought the situation grave enough at that time to pen not just one, but two letters explaining his decision to push Dr. Mertz around at the behest of the homosexual lobby.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.1239295932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0859007356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.030501053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266452989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0114757488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083070598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032501641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003844976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003681916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003203473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.88654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.14
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jesse Helms
The next day, I offered, and the Senate passed, my second amendment to the fiscal year 1995 appropriations bill protecting the free speech rights of employees. The amendment, passed by a vote of 59-41, prohibits USDA from removing any employee from his or her position without public hearings on the basis of their remarks on their own time opposing the Department's policies on homosexuals. The amendment would have restored an individual -- such as Dr. Mertz -- to his or her position if such action had occurred prior to the law's enactment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0331838703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0315474492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017232245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000323876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000154596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001483412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.94443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.5569E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.331E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.83E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.456
Magnitude:
81
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jesse Helms
During the debate on my amendment, I addressed the discrepancies in Secretary Espy's letter regarding the direction in which the Department of Agriculture is heading regarding special rights for homosexuals and lesbians. Of course, the U.S. Senate concurred with me the day before when they passed my first amendment to the fiscal year 1995 appropriations bill -- by a vote of 92-8 -- that would have prohibited USDA from using Federal funds to conduct seminars or other activities to encourage or to promote homosexuality as a morally acceptable lifestyle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0973995542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0837546308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0245285511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0233082726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.014457824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039585706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012798699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000145858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1436E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0663E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.966E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.222
Magnitude:
87
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jesse Helms
Senator Bumpers promptly offered an amendment which gutted the amendment to restore Dr. Mertz to his position. The Senate then passed my original amendment by voice vote as part of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994. Fortunately for the employees at the USDA, this provision will remain in the compromise struck between the House and Senate on crop insurance legislation -- H.R. 4217 -- and will be signed into law once this bill passes the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8302125148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0511814957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0511761813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0230306367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0215189953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002014354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013627849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002002445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.68378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.56781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.48081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jesse Helms
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my amendment which will be included in H.R. 4217 be included in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
7.7959008515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.3021268174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1633970183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.019309402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0124465951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041814532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000821017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.15604E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.14094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.79E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
64.8800909519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.6968647018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.9283854626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3143030219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1570380875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015559752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.41671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.32952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.04448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.89E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
57.581
Magnitude:
73
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.657
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
[See exhibit 2]
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
4.7308664769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.8805521764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.5767534021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3666786943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2135958988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014040794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008213286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003032167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.11625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.102E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.205
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
Gunning-Fog Score
Coleman-Liau Index
SMOG Index
Automated Readability Index
Dale-Chall Readability Score
Sprache Readability Score
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
Sprache Difficult Word Count
Jesse Helms
Mr. President, since I decided to place a hold on all agricultural nominees until Dr. Mertz was returned to his previous position, I heard from folks inside and outside the Beltway. I had nothing personal against any of the individuals on the calendar whose nominations were reported by the Agriculture Committee. In fact, I daresay the 13 other Senators who signed a letter to Senator Dole objecting to any unanimous consent agreements on the various agriculture nominees had anything personal against them as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0629289716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0194280772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0106809726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101452155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068030677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011170589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004135635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.84467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.34863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.38688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.23462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jesse Helms
But these 13 other Senators realize, as I did, that the Federal Government, and in particular the USDA, wronged Dr. Mertz. The American people realized Dr. Mertz had been wronged as well. Scores of letters have poured into my office from folks around the country applauding Dr. Mertz's courage to speak out against moral decay in the Federal Government as it attempts to indoctrinate its employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3662121482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1361549017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.032328142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0265444833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0222773335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.019804707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058694553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008020763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006495509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.20901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.61042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.623
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jesse Helms
However, in his three letters to this Senator, not once did Secretary Espy admit what the Senate felt to be the truth when it voted on July 20 1994 -- that Dr. Karl Mertz had been punished because he dared to speak his conscience when it comes to a matter of moral and spiritual significance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1727634575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0754028326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0391646579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0108443652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090074354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024374369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020276739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006166846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001343607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.032
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jesse Helms
Perhaps Secretary Espy or someone at the Department read the Washington Times editorial on July 23, 1994, titled "Helms vs Espy, Round One" which stated "Whether Mike Espy will see the error of his ways remains to be seen." The Wall Street Journal, in an editorial on August 4, 1994, accurately pointed out that "The ball is now in Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy's court." Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the editorials from the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Times be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2141760895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0363324332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.016154733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0161184682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053380398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003280009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007004005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.46545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.73616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.1875E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.267
Magnitude:
45
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.1693576351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0322328327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0301692198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011585094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055041754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013465562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.4982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.09789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7473E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
64.645
Magnitude:
99
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.443
Magnitude:
99
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jesse Helms
Mr. President, whatever the reason, I am pleased that Secretary Espy agreed to return this faithful employee to his position at the Department of Agriculture. I am confident that the homosexual lobby is displeased and I am sure their disapproval of Secretary Espy's actions will be heard loud and clear.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7799192797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0296275859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042815605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042130458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006221119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005199343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002887547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.91404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6285E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3504E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.786
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jesse Helms
But regardless of who stands in the way, the defense of our citizens' constitutional right to express freely their opinions when it comes to moral and spiritual convictions is a defense well worth the fight. When the Federal Government decides that this right is no longer valid, the miracle of America will be in grave jeopardy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0559921435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.008930164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038939579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036300167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033688229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026622158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003838165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001862638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.58606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.2892E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.393
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jesse Helms
Madam President, having been a Member of the Senate for 22 years, it still seems remarkable to contemplate that, for no more than 1 or 2 years out of those 22, there has been, every year, a so-called crime bill and, without exception the American people have been exhorted, every year, to believe that this crime bill would take care of the crime problem in America once and for all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.3432781901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0545691233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.045395724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0269113545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0266867894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0237302898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035168778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018362563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000882449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007727072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000232326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.118
Magnitude:
22
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
27.288
Magnitude:
22
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jesse Helms
I remember hearing it day after day, year after year: "This is it. Just spend these billions of dollars or hundreds of millions of dollars," and so forth. And what did it get us? Nothing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0649013498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0258622604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0148468956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094223309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043836255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039845443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001392182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010467867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001082924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.88137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.72789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
58.149
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.888
Magnitude:
65
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jesse Helms
The proponents of each of these crime bills have boasted that this one, their crime bill, do you not see, would be the sure-fire miracle cure. Every time there have been assurances that crime in the streets would be stopped and drug trafficking and murders and rapes and other acts of violence would be things of the past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.2580281813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1100479858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0563425594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0378801429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115257906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073335919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011813878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003809146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003648483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002691778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.87581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
47.645
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.85
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jesse Helms
These statements were made by Senators in good faith who I am sure believed what they were saying. Slowly but surely, it has finally become obvious that America's crime problem will be solved only when one or two other problems have been solved. As a nation, the American people must -- and I underline "must" -- restore some fundamental principles upon which this country was founded in the first place. If we do not do that, nothing is going to work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.2567011863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1043631579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0805913529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0522611255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0269974669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070482558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048269863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006831972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005891426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005104189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002478532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jesse Helms
For weeks this year, there has been a steady flow of the same old political rhetoric about the 1994 crime bill with numerous charges and countercharges. Last month at a church outside of Washington, President Clinton said that the 1994 crime bill gives America a chance, a chance to be tough and smart. I do know what he meant by that statement, but that is what he said. It was certainly an interesting semantical performance. Then, with a great oratorical flourish, the President launched into bewildering comments. He said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0030396357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009269455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005551793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003885975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.52151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.11863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.8817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6917E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.787E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jesse Helms
Is that news?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0356581178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0330605981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.020907617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017642438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013768857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004663451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.0425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.74183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.68873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.37582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Jesse Helms
Then he said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0720377895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023253269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001986998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001809831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004543777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.42699E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.19986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.3079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1035E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.413E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Jesse Helms
When I heard him say that on the news -- there was a taped portion of the President's speech being replayed in a newscast -- it occurred to me that so many Americans have already compared this rhetoric with the President's actions on crime prevention.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0198016292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0120641016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004348041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021687219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004631897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000211313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001287259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.35826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0196E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.276E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.37E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.705
Magnitude:
26
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.833
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jesse Helms
Consider, for example, his nominee for the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Rosemary Barkett, confirmed by the Senate 61 to 37 on April 14 of this year. Sixty-one Senators out of 100 chose to ignore the fact that during her tenure on the Supreme Court of Florida, Judge Barkett sought to prevent the enactment of laws to ban obscenity and preserve community order and decency. She was opposed to it, and she made no bones about it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.072356587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0354245305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0151462067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031945841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011386595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005882348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000493439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003187474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.65502E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.00732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.412E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.848
Magnitude:
74
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jesse Helms
She contrived roadblocks to laws that are essential to community policing and to maintaining law and order. While on the Florida bench, Judge Barkett issued a series of search and seizure decisions which, if and when implemented, would severely hamper the ability of the police to enforce laws against drug trafficking and other crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0082933417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004644303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002333199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0017949902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009837343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008412268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000351205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.51089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.77455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.43309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2145E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.067
Magnitude:
40
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jesse Helms
Mr. Clinton put this woman on the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and in the next breath he says, "Look at how tough I am." This is another case, I suppose, of an emperor having no clothes, strutting around saying, "Look at my dress." That story is familiar to every child, I expect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0129792112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080703772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013061611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009907541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008244614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004152677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001046611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.7487E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.879E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.565E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.002E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jesse Helms
Less than 3 weeks after Mr. Clinton signed the crime bill, he directed the Senate majority leader to take up the nomination of Judge Lee Sarokin, the Clinton nominee to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third District. So here we go again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.054792664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021323589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015715636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006649677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000562082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004830293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.99752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.316E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.139E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.868E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jesse Helms
Mr. Sarokin is one of those judges with curious notions, to say the least. If he were a farmer, he would put a fox in charge of the hen house. One of his bright ideas was to release prisoners who are charged with violent crimes and put them right back on the streets where they committed mayhem before they were tried and convicted and sent to prison.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0210501763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0181602576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063794942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024376439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017265622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015570275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000919377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001018655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.44972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.30816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.39594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jesse Helms
In an article in the West Virginia Law Review, volume 90, summer of 1988, Judge Sarokin declared that jailing those charged with violent crimes until tried, violates, he said, the presumption of innocence. If the judge is right about that, Madam President, law enforcement has been stood on its ear. Vicious criminals, such as those who bombed the World Trade Center, would be set free under Judge Sarokin's notion, set free to roam the streets or to escape trial, and left free to commit further deadly crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.82098
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0055868506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008359174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008089577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007104871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004892309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001097303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001094783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.42E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.693E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.986E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jesse Helms
The Senate, I happily note for the Record, recognizes that pretrial detention is an essential public safety precaution. The crime bill, passed by the Senate almost a year ago, encouraged the States to have pretrial detention laws in place for characters charged with violent crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.68
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.050673401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0271627592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107320397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046637335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017884664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010009529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008808195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.11901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8465E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.652E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jesse Helms
Judge Sarokin has likewise taken aim at mandatory sentencing, insisting, and I quote him, insisting that "mandatory and uniform sentencing deprives judges of the right to grant mercy in those instances in which facts cry out for it." Madam President, after reviewing Judge Sarokin's sympathies for criminals, Senators may wish to consider his judicial temperament.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0841887842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0242815542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058770445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055397042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021680313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013264314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.18581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.97129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.70667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.46888E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.31895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
29.383
Magnitude:
15
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jesse Helms
While serving on the Federal district court in New Jersey, Judge Sarokin presided over a case in which several tobacco companies were the defendants. And during the trial, Judge Sarokin's bias against the defendants was so blatant that the third circuit, the very same court for which President Clinton now wants Judge Sarokin to serve, took the extraordinary step of removing Judge Sarokin from the case. Even the New York Times applauded the Sarokin removal saying Sarokin has been "far out of line." And the New York Times further said Judge Sarokin had flunked an important test of credibility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0077596393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0029046936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014146288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012204437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00042666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004233156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.4759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.49348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0077E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.612E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.226E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jesse Helms
The third circuit court has had other things to say about Judge Sarokin. The third circuit court lambasted him for his "judicial usurpation of power" and for ignoring "fundamental concepts of due process" for destroying the appearance of judicial impartiality and for "superimposing his own view of what the law should be in the face of the Supreme Court's contrary precedent." In fact, we have before us a nominee, nominated by President Clinton, of course, who has repeatedly downplayed or avoided the most controversial aspects of his record. During the Sarokin nomination by the Senate Judiciary Committee -- and that was, I believe, on August 2 -- one of the Senators asked him about his infamous decision that struck down regulations about a library that had adopted a policy of unruly behavior and hygiene. Judge Sarokin said in this case that this policy discriminated against the homeless. During his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing, Judge Sarokin insisted that the Court of Appeals had agreed with him. The fact is, however, the court had reversed him on every major first amendment issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.724
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0291425327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090513306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039797251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023195815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004619356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00015523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.02539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8125E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.747E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.576E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.626
Magnitude:
10
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
62
Jesse Helms
Judge Sarokin has demonstrated an unusual penchant for ignoring judicial precedent in reaching his own desired findings. His refusal to follow precedent was so blatant in one case that it prompted the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to remind Judge Sarokin that the court was not free "to superimpose its own view on what the law should be in the face of the Supreme Court's contrary precedent." There is more. The New Jersey Law Journal considers Judge Sarokin to be the most liberal and most often reversed Federal judge in New Jersey. So, Madam President, the question is apparent, obvious: Is this the kind of man Senators want to have sitting on the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, a judge who has set free a criminal because the criminal had used a false name to sign a waiver of his Miranda rights?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
-0.019
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0216096902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0151802553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0143117606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043445678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002871092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009285754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005018452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5483E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.68E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Jesse Helms
There is a reason why the national Fraternal Order of Police and, in particular, the Fraternal Order of Police in the State of New Jersey, oppose Judge Sarokin's nomination. These law enforcement officers, speaking for countless other officers, describe Judge Sarokin as "more of an advocate of social and personal causes than a judge." One New Jersey sheriff was so appalled that President Clinton had nominated Judge Sarokin for the third circuit that the sheriff wrote President Clinton a little letter. Let me quote from it. He said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.94602108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2859397093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0137350959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010978829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005649221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002747694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001576557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.71443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.45581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.034
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jesse Helms
So, Madam President, I guess the bottom line is that even if Congress ever gets around to passing anything resembling the toughest crime bill in history, that still will make no difference whatsoever if the President insists on nominating a manifestly unsuitable judge like Lee Sarokin to one of the Nation's highest courts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0128290223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118357872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073016323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039007777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022503473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008583077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006218716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002437829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002104061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.17917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3008E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jesse Helms
Bear in mind, I say to the American people who might be looking at these proceedings on C-SPAN, that Judge Sarokin will have lifetime tenure. He will serve for life if he wants to on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. And if he continues to conduct himself as he has as a district court judge, Mr. Sarokin's liberal philosophy will permeate his decisions, and he will not hesitate to abuse his judicial power to override the actions of elected representatives of the people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.309
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0175222696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039753708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002204635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004860518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003205261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001894386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001301608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001113724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.87663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jesse Helms
If the Senate confirms Judge Sarokin, nothing will have been done to remedy the cataclysmic problem of crime in America's streets. Indeed, this nominee, when he becomes a judge for the third circuit, based on his record, could do little more than exacerbate the problems that already exist.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.836
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
19.0249949694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2147102263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0580754771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0129610315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075952907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015590766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002231176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.57923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.73898E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.69461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.41496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jesse Helms
Therefore, Madam President, I cannot support this nomination. His confirmation, if it happens, will be among the many great mistakes made during this 103d Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.274
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.1683369987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.060693711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0473387277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115061775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046904908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004933774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.06835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.33114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.447E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.149
Magnitude:
107
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jesse Helms
I truly hope that it does not happen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5066676065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0488433405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116591575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020735319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013141963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005455451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.41824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.51921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2542E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.625E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.14E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jesse Helms
I thank the Chair. I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0209944541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.011083237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039004583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022207034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016444783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007330108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.43224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.6101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.60133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Jesse Helms
Mr. BROWN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
8.552852273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1292427769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0390093715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176415808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040546875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00287563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007196645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001178272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001169984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.18612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.643
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
42.284
Magnitude:
49
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
15.887658298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
6.9452777505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.587626338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.8277088404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0731067499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0379066245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028491275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022628763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002118684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.13756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.25152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Hank Brown
Thank you, Madam President. I rise in opposition to Judge Sarokin's nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0952904637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076586759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068507412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041509484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007640545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006150371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003232647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001901173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.604E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
72.923
Magnitude:
89
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Hank Brown
Madam President, the judge has been described as liberal in his philosophy and thinking. I think that is probably true. But that is not totally unique with regard to nominees and it should not be the only basis on which one makes a decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0114437855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081371138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032754826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013465306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006515728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003485185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001436878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001024691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4859E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.16
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hank Brown
I, like others, have voted for the administration's nominees 99 percent of the time, not because I agreed with 99 percent of them. I do not. But it is the practice, and I think with some basis, to let the President exercise the powers of that office. But that does not mean and should not mean that the Senate's power of confirmation should be ignored or avoided. At least to this Member, we have a responsibility to review the nominees to see if they are capable, if they are honest, and if they are bright. In this case, at least in my view, Judge Sarokin satisfies all of those criteria. He has a bright, engaging personality. He is intellectually bright as well as socially bright. I found nothing that would indicate to me that he is anything less than honest, and he is quite clearly of capable intellect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.00713306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006252974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036645481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012993652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001730984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001603352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001388374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.11528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.85543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.89414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2297E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.822
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Hank Brown
But, Madam President, I have concerns about the nomination, and I am going to oppose the nomination because I think there are other standards for a judge as well, not simply whether you like them because he is quite likeable, and not simply because he has the intellectual potential because he clearly does. I am concerned about two things that I observed in his record, that I have confirmed by reviewing his cases and his opinions and that I discovered in questioning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.909
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0055643923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024700943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002120148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010236709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008130197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001359182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.16835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.37302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.29447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.12764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Hank Brown
Basic to a judge is whether or not that judge will follow the law. We, in the U.S. Senate, and in the U.S. Congress, expect the judges that are nominated to follow the law; that is, if the law is clear, the judge ought to follow it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0746748818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058305606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024184737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008578715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001978493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001151211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.61484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.50951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.392E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5208E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.928E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.2
Gunning-Fog Score
4.1
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
5.6
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Hank Brown
I believe an objective review of the judge's opinions will indicate that he is reluctant to follow laws that he disagrees with; that is, the law can be clear, and, if he does not like it, he will ignore it. That is a serious charge, Madam President. But I intend to go through specific examples that suggest to me that Judge Sarokin has placed his own view above that of Congress and he is likely to ignore the law if he is confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.754
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0267065392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0226298624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0223555282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018206782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004390879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003298039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002032955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.37763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.59885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3393E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Hank Brown
I think we have a right to expect that judges will enforce the law, will enforce the law that he likes, and will enforce the law that he does not like. Why? If we are offered protection under the law, it ought to apply to all Americans, not simply ones that a judge likes and not with those he does not like. It ought to apply to all Americans. It ought to be the kind of thing that citizens can count on. We have a right to expect that if there are protections in our Constitution or in our statutes that they apply to everyone and that you are not faced with your rights being lost if the judge does not like the color of your skin, does not like our occupation, or does not like your appearance. I believe an objective review of the cases that Judge Sarokin has ruled on indicates that he is unable to be objective in those areas. Those are serious charges. I want to be specific because I think the specific examples can be quite illustrative.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.04597
VADER
-0.249
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0094197982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024322475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023219874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019495519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005198118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003275387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001683102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.86503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.73188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4269E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2231E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Hank Brown
The Rodriguez case involved a question of the admissibility of a statement made to police. Judge Sarokin created a new rule for voluntary waiver of rights. If this rule were a new area of law, it might be called for, but it is not. The judge acknowledged in his own opinion that the third circuit had ruled differently on the very point that was in question, and he flatly and openly disregarded the ruling of the third circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2053322503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0306464179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078710262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060919847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001715703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013376277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009634881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004190235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003161553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.8684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.177
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
38.253
Magnitude:
69
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Hank Brown
Let me repeat that because I think it is important. The judge acknowledged in his own opinion that the third circuit had a different view, the circuit court which governs his district court, and he declined to follow their guidelines. This is a clear example of the judge declining to follow the law in an attempt to further his own view.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0244909519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0114537208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044815326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036688874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015340203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00071425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004402632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003766532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002712649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000163088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.82697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Hank Brown
Here are the facts of the Rodriguez case. The FBI picked up a suspected thief. They brought him in for questioning. Ultimately, they obtained damning evidence. The accused challenged the statements he made to the FBI. What can you challenge your own admissions, your own statements on? You can challenge them on the basis that you did not make those statements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.335
VADER
-0.844
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0026080748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024532155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001196116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.77651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.78613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
3.88339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.21064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2771E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0176E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.09E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Hank Brown
But, apparently, that was not the case here. This defendant challenged the statements on the basis they were not made voluntarily. Our Constitution protects us from involuntary statements. We do not want police beating a confession out of someone. The reason we do not is out of concern for the person but also out of concern for the validity of the statement. If it is made involuntarily, we, as a society, question the validity of what was said.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0343431573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104107363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0090823436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007284218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029119185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025153715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010897808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000555408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004947594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004700596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000134568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.174
Magnitude:
69
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Hank Brown
The basis of Judge Sarokin's denying admissibility of these statements was that they were involuntary. Let us take a look at what Judge Sarokin says is involuntary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0109926455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049385188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006392293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002708133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.70093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.82308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.24968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.41136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.74E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.113E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.17E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.775
Magnitude:
124
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
30.28
Magnitude:
124
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Hank Brown
Here are the facts of how the FBI obtained the statement. I think, as all Members know, the FBI is not the bottom of the grade with regard to our police, but the top -- the top in education, training, and performance. Here is what they did: The FBI spoke to the accused in Spanish, his own language. They went out of their way to speak in a foreign language to the accused so he would understand them. They provided a written description of his rights in English and Spanish. They not only spoke the language of his preference, but they also provided his rights, written in both languages. They asked if he wanted a lawyer. The accused said that he did not want a lawyer and he signed a form, written in his language, that explained his rights, and waived the right to counsel while making a statement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
-0.629
Very Negative
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0989650027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0465191551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0284158479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0215523614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0046253594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028003198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022376462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016869017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016307868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012720808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001216914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Hank Brown
What is wrong with this? Well, the accused signed a false name. The accused gave the wrong name. He signed the form but gave the wrong name. Judge Sarokin said that this shows that his statement was involuntary. Let me repeat that. Because the accused lied about his identity, the judge ruled that the confession was involuntary. This is incredible. There is no allegation that the FBI did anything wrong. There is no allegation they beat him or tortured him or mislead him. There is no indication that they failed to give him the Miranda rights, or that they failed to speak in a language of his preference. There is no indication that they did not give his rights, both verbally and in writing. What the judge found is that because the accused lied, he was going to rule out the confession. This is not just liberal, this is saying that if you lie, you can undermine the admissibility a confession.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.91667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.91667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.75154
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.20984
VADER
-0.995
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2180799143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.032271698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186480742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107884938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049333881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001812648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003274753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.3089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7933E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Hank Brown
Madam President, Judge Sarokin's analysis means that no matter what the police go through, no matter what procedures are followed, no matter how reasonable they are, no matter how voluntary the statement is, this judge is on the side of the accused.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
7.0686332881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.9890412688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.8432103097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1301047276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0235158892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0127620864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0096340511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021924745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001591659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5127E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Hank Brown
We expect that judges will be objective, that they will apply the law, and that they will render justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.66354049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0389039953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.011127544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098615637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045130848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000375996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.11526E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.18284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.53062E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Hank Brown
It is this Senator's viewpoint that this judge departed from that standard. It is my view that this judge had his mind so set with regard to the outcome, he was willing to ignore the clear rulings of the third circuit, willing to ignore the law, and was willing to throw out the statement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6700742058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0385577558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101418009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030799907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015297326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012359643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.46239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.69911E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.673E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.682E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.62E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.582
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.005
Magnitude:
63
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Hank Brown
The problem for Mr. Sarokin's analysis is that the third circuit, which Judge Sarokin is bound to follow, had already addressed this issue in another case. Madam President, that is right. This particular issue had already been addressed by the circuit. They had found that signing a false name was not relevant to finding voluntariness. In other words, the issue on which the judge ruled had already been reviewed by the court of the third circuit and it ruled the opposite way Judge Sarokin had ruled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0106168263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089694222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045483106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017081651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016447073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012772033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005716422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001823755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.96258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.18873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.657
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Hank Brown
He simply, consciously chose to ignore the precedent and ignore the law. Madam President, it is not just a question of whether you agree or disagree with the judge; it is a question of whether or not we should allow judges to ignore the law and decide cases based on their own personal viewpoint.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.782
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.371862296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.255239429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0213992404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0179516675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00957675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015512502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010089449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000540005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003204035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002884864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000261018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.024
Magnitude:
94
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Hank Brown
Once we have judges that do that, we destroy the integrity of the system. It is not just a question of whether or not we agree with that judge, it is a question of whether that judge will ignore the law and the rulings and the precedents. Virtually every judge that comes before the Judiciary Committee is asked whether, and virtually everyone responds, they will follow the laws and the rules as they understand them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.591
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0639231934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0356446602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0274294027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0196759065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071106413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.004081463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015453354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002713676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002294229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.11063E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5827E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
67.904
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Hank Brown
Here is a judge who has clearly not done that. Let me go on, because there are other specific examples. In the Blum case, Judge Sarokin first ruled to award attorney fees to the prevailing party, as well as a multiplier, as a penalty. The court of appeals suggested that Judge Sarokin reanalyze his approach and suggested, as the magistrate in the case did, that his award was unfounded. In other words, the judge made a ruling, and it was appealed and remanded back to his court with directions that the judge had been incorrect in the way he handled it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0211608742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0151954751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080930273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063922031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036252739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018491499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012443211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001366726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.54095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9056E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.307
Magnitude:
83
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
41.842
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Hank Brown
What did the judge do? Well, I think we would all expect the judge to follow the ruling of the superior court. Perhaps even some of us would have felt a bit sheepish about getting the rule wrong. Judge Sarokin did not do that. As a matter of fact, rather than follow the dictates of the superior court, Judge Sarokin mocked the Supreme Court and the court of appeals for their opinions on the subject. He mocked their rulings and did just the opposite. This approach to judging is sort of in your face. This is sort of like saying: I do not care what the Supreme Court says, or what the circuit court says, and I do not care that it has been remanded and reversed. I am going to do what I want in despite of all that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.829
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0787823237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2004371723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0363640167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0260526518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0229178928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026545773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004870694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003096485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001002176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.77557E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.50232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
75.443
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Hank Brown
And did he show them. He not only mocked them in his opinion, but he turned around and did the opposite of what they suggested. He commented in his opinion on the attorney's fee multiplier, with mocking disregard of the court. He said, "The Supreme Court has sent a Christmas card to this court delivered via the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. It is called `How to make an Attorney Fee Multiplier.' However, the instructions are so confusing and inconsistent that this court has been unable to put the gift together," referring to the rulings of the superior court. The court of appeals, in criticizing Judge Sarokin for failing to following precedent, said: "The district court, without concealing its disapproval of the Supreme Court's decision and ours, proceeded in accordance with its own views." The court of appeals went on to say, "Neither the district court nor this court is free to superimpose its own views on what the law should be in the face of the Supreme Court's contrary precedent." I will repeat that because it describes the approach of Judge Sarokin. The circuit court of appeals in describing his approach said: "Neither the district court nor this court is free to superimpose its own views on what the law should be in the face of the Supreme Court's contrary precedent." Madam President, this is a judge who does not follow precedent, even though he sees it and hears it and understands it. He still places above everything else his own view.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15152
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15152
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.29627
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1957367174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1342446893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.119925302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0955430965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.023051945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0218656132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.017926711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024378882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020171916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008345801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005558139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.469
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Hank Brown
If this body confirms Judge Sarokin, they will be saying that even a judge who is unwilling to follow the law and the rulings of superior courts is going to be confirmed. Ask yourself: If you are required to go to court, if you are sued or you go to the courts to sue for justice, do you really want a judge that will ignore the law, ignore the precedents, ignore the rulings? That is what is at stake in this confirmation vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.242
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1456255093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0723754114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0681074685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0612060889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0603131135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0122970538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049829257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013688352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010850974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010691166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009456578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.773
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Hank Brown
In the Kreimer case, Judge Sarokin broke new ground in constitutional law, raising numerous constitutional issues. When the case was appealed, Judge Sarokin was not only reversed, he was reversed on almost every constitutional issue that he raised. That particular case involved a homeless man who harassed patrons of a public library.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0486758363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.032434988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197899077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0126898231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040009054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017376558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013770169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000666616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.39664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.227
Magnitude:
9
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Hank Brown
The library was responding to a problem of harassment that plagued the library and its patrons, denying them the ability to receive and enjoy information in accordance with an ordinance drafted to preserve order at the public library. So what we have here is a city that has a library, and they are trying to help people use it, and they draft an ordinance to protect the people using it. The judge found the ordinance unconstitutional. He said the city council's ordinance was unconstitutional. He found a number of ways to protect the rights of the homeless man. He held that the ordinance was vague, overbroad, and violated substantive due process and violated equal protection. The third circuit reversed him on all those counts. The third circuit simply acknowledged the obvious: A library may constitutionally impose order and quietude.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66329
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0259214576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0172474494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0146465638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141967583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031732237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003029877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024137642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008461178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001521457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
88.3
Magnitude:
14
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Hank Brown
Ask yourself what happens to your public library if it is unconstitutional for a library to try and preserve order and quietude. That makes no sense at all. It is not simply a matter of expressing concern for someone who is homeless or who has a problem. It is a matter of being so wrapped up in your own views that you do not consider the views of other people, and you do not consider the Constitution and the clear rulings of superior courts. The troubling part is that Judge Sarokin reached out so aggressively and widely to reach the result he wanted that he ignored existing law. Judge Sarokin equated imposing order in a public library with a violation of substantive due process. He equated imposing order in a public library with a violation of due process. It makes no sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.909
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0804202806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0590732438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0170552114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0052799041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050541708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015172841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011378367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002420216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001436593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.71923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.534
Magnitude:
359
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Hank Brown
Using the Constitution, particularly the idea of substantive due process, to subvert the legislative process is a dangerous trend in our courts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0840120832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0694601971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0593449862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0196900015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073126626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004226825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013243533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006782278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003917715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001009736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.00383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
77.461
Magnitude:
213
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Hank Brown
How can this body complain if any court ignores our legislation if we confirm judges like Judge Sarokin? If Judge Sarokin can throw out those ordinances and the will of the people elected to represent this community, by saying it simply violates his idea of substantive due process, we threaten and undermine the whole concept of our representative democracy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3196932375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0743770215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0641272753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0629963935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.029768332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033488097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023127872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008203603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004438022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002665665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.45662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
46.587
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.651
Magnitude:
58
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Hank Brown
Madam President, I do not want to go into too many cases, but I want to assure the Members if they will look at the cases and the rulings of the judge, they will be shocked by what he has said and done, and they will find numerous examples, not only of where he has been reversed, but examples of where he has ignored the plain meaning of the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.339
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2815705258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1395863947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1022399985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0326415844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029738467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002572865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024955711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004810066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002373756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.68549E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
53.01
Magnitude:
72
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
31.254
Magnitude:
72
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Hank Brown
Here is one of the most striking examples. In the Vulcan Pioneers case, which Judge Sarokin ultimately vacated, he plainly disregarded the civil rights statute. Let me read it because there is no question that the judge knows what the statute says. It is printed in the opinion. It is title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Here is the statute which he has quoted:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0073362986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028925999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021306148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019144867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004750896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004143622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.61754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.24826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.961E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.232
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.573
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Hank Brown
The statute goes on to point out that this applies unless the results show an intention to discriminate. In other words, it specifically mentions that it is all right to follow the seniority system. In the case, the judge does not find that this seniority system had the intention to discriminate. In other words, the one out that is in the statute, the judge found did not apply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0193659522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0162366588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0055955898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053631535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027773149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006892992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001621426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.81733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.36133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
57.438
Magnitude:
122
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.79
Magnitude:
122
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Hank Brown
So the judge is aware of the statute, he quotes the statute, he agrees that the intent of the statute is not to discriminate. And what does he do? He ignores the statute. Having cited it, having read it, having pointed out that the one out does not apply, the judge then proceeds to ignore it. Here are his words:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0075042975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065357483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009172358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006422883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004125535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002938686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.52108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.1443E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7093E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.059
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hank Brown
In other words, he can do what he wants to. That is indeed what he does. He casts aside the statute. He set a numerical racial goal even though there was no intent to discriminate and he found there was no intent to discriminate in place on a bona fide seniority system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1055925153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0343640713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113398833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032415926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015242616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006054188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004573649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002707206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000255378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.585E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hank Brown
Now, Madam President, what we are looking at here is a very clear statute and a very clear ruling and a judgment by the judge that, in spite of what this statute says, he is going to render the kind of opinion that he wants. No one in this Chamber should vote on this issue without knowing in advance that this judge is not going to follow the law if he does not like it and not going to follow the precedents if he does not like them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
-0.191
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0505691976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0185956407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023629538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021845019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015570096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005654988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.89987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.87818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.02329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.09307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0926E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
74.601
Magnitude:
23
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Hank Brown
This is one Member who recognizes the President's ability to nominate people of his preference. I have voted for both of his Supreme Court nominees. I have voted for the vast majority of his nominees to other courts. But, Madam President, this is a judge who says in your face, "I am not going to follow the law, and I am not going to follow the precedents." I think it is a mistake for either party, either Democrat or Republican or liberal or conservative, to put a judge on the bench who makes it so clear that he is not going to follow the law, and I think it is a disservice to the American people to have someone of that ilk serve on the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2186144004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0471656356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0255739054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0113992741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050196111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035285109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004819603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002568187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.45396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.93233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.427
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Hank Brown
The voters of this country rightly believe that, regardless of what your party is, you ought to at least listen to them when they have a concern about legislation. I think they rightly believe that a judge in court ought to be objective enough to at least listen to what both sides of the case are before they make up their mind, and they ought to be at least reading the laws and trying to follow them. I think most Americans, regardless of their party affiliation or their philosophy, would expect that judges would follow the law and follow the rules whether they agreed with them or not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0692349277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051765481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010899491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009620991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006341127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002400622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.43454E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.96832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.0849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7373E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6115E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
79.489
Magnitude:
127
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Hank Brown
This nomination tests that. In the Haines case, Judge Sarokin was reversed for his ruling on the confidentiality of the material prepared in anticipation of litigation. The issue in the case was whether the information was to remain confidential.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4276594147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021345116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0121588026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020275733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018835446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005816541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005188401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.2817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.93628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.47566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.112E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.024
Magnitude:
123
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Hank Brown
Madam President, you could rule either way on this. I assume there are precedents that deal with it. But what the judge did says a lot about the kind of judge Mr. Sarokin really is. When he issued his opinion, he quoted a portion of the confidential information that was in question. In other words, regardless of what the circuit court of appeals did, or other courts did, the confidentiality of the information had been destroyed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
54.0517926216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.7955906913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.171418942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1327034202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0693123438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002107766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007704613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005922065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.80367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.83926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.086
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Hank Brown
I suspect most Members will find it hard to believe what the judge did. There was a question about whether the information came under the attorney/client privilege and whether or not it should be kept confidential or whether it could be introduced in evidence or be made public. It was a question of confidentiality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
51.8296957016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.4365711957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2068816451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.081247621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0294583064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0211417559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001457476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00040708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.17752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.39289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.668
Magnitude:
108
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Hank Brown
Judge Sarokin ruled that it would be admissible. But, in his opinion, he quoted a significant portion of the language -- not all of it -- a portion of it, so it was made public. In other words, if he was wrong, the case would be lost anyway.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
33.1370174885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1209169277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0408276625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0171237625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0163600984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005008619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.83029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.24113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2424E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.486E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.346E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.708
Magnitude:
9
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Hank Brown
What he said was, in effect, that he felt so strongly about the issue, he did not care whether it was wrong or right, he was going to make it public whether it was reversed on appeal or not. Ask yourself if this is impartial justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.089
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
2.2741924971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0373433228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0329481089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0229465571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145060592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0131888082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000814561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002822151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.73514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.55858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.81
Magnitude:
84
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Hank Brown
Let me read to you what happened. The magistrate who sits on these matters and determines these matters reviewed the issue of privilege. He decided that the information should not be disclosed, that it came under the attorney/client privilege.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2966882661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0440928299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0232863953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097483666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008256337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005887298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.79534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.07877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3443E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.632E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
63.162
Magnitude:
69
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Hank Brown
The law allows Judge Sarokin to review the magistrate's ruling on disclosure to determine whether it was erroneous, given the facts that the magistrate considered, not if he was right or wrong, but whether it was erroneous under the facts considered. The judge reversed the magistrate and considered new evidence contrary to the established review standard. He believes so strongly in his view that he revealed parts of the privileged information in his opinion, thereby ending any effective appeal the party might have otherwise had.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
23.0531707406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.4634913057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1340851537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0389573775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0108344735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009429985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000130917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.34769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.02676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8442E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.065E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.755
Magnitude:
235
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Hank Brown
Ask yourself if you think that is just or fair. His opinion was so outrageous in the case that the appeals court took two extraordinary steps. They did not simply overrule him. Here is what they did.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.7749851346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1254746225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0547533797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.019670355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074391108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048605532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001376007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001243786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.75955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3973E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7151E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
85.008
Magnitude:
97
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Hank Brown
First, the court of appeals issued a writ of mandamus, which is reserved for exceptional cases, cases resulting in judicial usurpation of power; second, the court of appeals removed Judge Sarokin from the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1510890201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0382771279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0333071366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0255583058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044130993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0036570978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030499174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011549064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006486112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005148698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.79167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
47.068
Magnitude:
100
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
43.227
Magnitude:
100
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Hank Brown
Madam President, this is not a normal judge. This is a judge who would prejudice the constitutional rights of the people before his court when he disagrees with existing law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
9.5007374883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1017963048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0556304643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040476716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030447678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003337046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002425392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.7536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.10489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.67283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.5375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
80.128
Magnitude:
31
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Hank Brown
When commenting on his removal, Judge Sarokin suggested that moneyed interests controlled the judiciary and that his own position represented the truth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2913000761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.015417891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0129229855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054826811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004036308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005940369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003731298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.44216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.58037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
77.513
Magnitude:
120
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Hank Brown
Well, each of us who serve in this body are familiar with examples when we are convinced we represent the truth and the other side surely represents evil. But to overrule someone's constitutional rights and publicly make public the information in a way that someone is deprived of those rights is unfair. It is not only the wrong opinion, it is unfair to those people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.623
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.0961163789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0361626589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0124765866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0111570393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0064153595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021961614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010992563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009674298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001928547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.84941E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6339E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
41.842
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
26.912
Magnitude:
78
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Hank Brown
Madam President, I want to just go through a couple of the things that the circuit court of appeals said about Judge Sarokin, and I want to give you the quotes. These are directly from the circuit court as they reversed Judge Sarokin in the Blum decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1400992507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0785216456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0508677738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.014847843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056429715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001961244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014865676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006768734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005339938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004321108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002880295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.448
Magnitude:
94
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hank Brown
They said four things.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
1.203722693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.1266678572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0687126827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0595938473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0319386221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010862434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006950276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.39904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.48672E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.21675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.049E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
88.945
Magnitude:
38
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Hank Brown
First:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.115401845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0726882543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0304897723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048553095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007044989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005640726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004302246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003147036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002151143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.44694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.56963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
50.52
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.06
Magnitude:
58
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Hank Brown
Second: In making its determination on the risk associated with this individual case, the court failed to follow the clear direction, and here they are referring to the third circuit and the Supreme Court. The district court made no secret of its disagreement with the instructions it received on the issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0750684412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053277712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022602235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001905267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000580786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002269444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001461242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.958E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3687E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.53E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.839E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
73.691
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Hank Brown
Third:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.1963967234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0403336773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0273185637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0070408125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032565804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016652994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001209507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003217717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001481195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.75391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.42135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.774
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Hank Brown
Fourth:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1732120756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0353998708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0345816981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0135764334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020420279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007111411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.03131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0706E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.302E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.449
Magnitude:
133
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.026
Magnitude:
133
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
22.158
Magnitude:
133
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Hank Brown
Madam President I believe any Member who objectively reviews the cases that we have talked about, and many, many others, will conclude that this is not a judge that is able to protect people's rights when he disagrees with them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.303395302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144414691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086468965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083046354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002960677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011554253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000348545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002040842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000143697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.70054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.53414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
72.171
Magnitude:
147
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Hank Brown
If justice in this country means the rule of law and not the whim of man, then Judge Sarokin should not be on the circuit court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.8187368289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.210680766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1123719616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0940543658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0846210867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0320018677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019919671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003108441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.08245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0527E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2228E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
48.661
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.911
Magnitude:
36
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Hank Brown
But I hope Members, before they vote, be they liberal or conservative, be they a friend of Judge Sarokin or not, will give some thought to the precedent we set, because I believe with this vote and with this judge, the message goes forth that it does not matter what the law is, and it does not matter what the precedents are, if Judge Sarokin does not agree with you, you are in trouble.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.441
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5604431964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0491638668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056459372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032473694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013427349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005028388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.4858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.41135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.61472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.238E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.867
Magnitude:
100
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Hank Brown
That is not the justice system that America prides itself on. It is not consistent with what we think the role of a judge is. And I would submit that this is not a judge this body ought to confirm.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.179
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.397277344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0206920624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060689013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036872356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006888662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001200389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.78006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
4.61272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.01892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.823
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Hank Brown
I yield the floor, Madam President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0374711846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010297144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094674804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007575428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027072503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014521497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007661837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001753935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000126884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.39403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.641E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.748
Magnitude:
129
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.883
Magnitude:
129
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Hank Brown
Mr. HATCH addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0099850397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098203018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028092856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011818802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004883144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000150964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.24794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.7517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.039E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.86E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.253
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Campell). The Senator from Utah is recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0895610545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0155882299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020614751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013042704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0005465872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001023869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.80554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.75613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.9064E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0053E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, at this particular point I would like to just put some letters in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2478918526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0870890392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0847641262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085893778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079367186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054981632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000256117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001704746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.49076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5412E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.572E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Orrin Hatch
Take for instance, the August 6, 1994 letter from Robert J. Robbins, National Fraternal Order of Police, New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police, National Legislative Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2314046025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0283298257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0254259881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0200261929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.018210891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027436845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002354527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.46089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.80936E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.16631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5768E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Orrin Hatch
Or take this other letter from the Fraternal Order of Police, Newark Lodge, dated August 4.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2718470991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0887086615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0556706742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0204039286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073031988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050814859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027866776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008096763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002453301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001501115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.90409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.183
Magnitude:
141
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
23.762
Magnitude:
141
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Then in the last paragraph, it says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0987244421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.055739138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0153537942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036992104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029126519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015981199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010788722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00020069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.63977E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0848E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
73.963
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Orrin Hatch
Or this letter from the Law Enforcement Alliance of America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.339759863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.094740733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.08659265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0190716033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097746437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031986903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004092052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003154172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.875
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Orrin Hatch
Or the last two paragraphs:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0036196569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002546655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001799944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015050721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006586851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004849563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002440634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.02855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.97698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1536E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.99
Magnitude:
59
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Orrin Hatch
Or this letter from the League of American Families, dated August 4; or the letter from Citizens Against Violent Crime, dated October 3 of this year; or the letter from the Organized Victims of Violent Crime, which is dated August 2 of this year; or Voices for Victims, Inc., dated August 9; or the New Jersey State Police Survivors of the Triangle. This is dated August 1. I will read just a couple of lines from this letter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.961
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0265357521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0180209521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140493372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037885857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032206644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010366763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006346245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000608179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003448141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.15907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.47019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Orrin Hatch
Or this letter from Citizens for Law and Order, Inc., dated August 8, 1994. I will just read one paragraph out of it. It is written to Senator Dole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0992529909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075989788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048035028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037318328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028838715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008306464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001077141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.52595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.54537E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1309E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7552E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.226
Magnitude:
38
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.6
Gunning-Fog Score
4.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Orrin Hatch
Finally, let me put one more in, from the County of Cumberland, James A. Forcinito, Sheriff, Office of the Sheriff, written to the President of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0346176035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0287073752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0145326543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098036187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043805998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037443773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003295053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.02074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.26E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.526E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
One other sentence:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2163814148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.191433134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1898100367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0371705799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0146983162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0074098774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001232864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001040386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.89137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.425E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.918E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.732
Magnitude:
108
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Orrin Hatch
This is a Democrat writing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4462826066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0246651558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202481489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061327337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032725791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019768881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001877299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001680622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.6198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.67402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.26811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.795
Magnitude:
94
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Orrin Hatch
To be honest with you, we have had a year of talking about the crime bill and about being tough on crime. And we see these kinds of nominees coming before the Senate who have a reputation of being very soft on crime -- not just crime but a whole raft of other issues as well in the law. It is a matter of great concern to me because I think in this day and age we have to have judges who are fair, constitutionally sound, and are not activist apologizers for criminals and especially violent criminals who are killing our society as well as individual people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.076159538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0168340412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0124239814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056597157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055674227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0052068477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033756598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003380867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.15482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.18884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.78
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Orrin Hatch
I ask unanimous consent that all of these letters be printed in the Record at this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0088625588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086962878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015773398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013863591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008797231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008739358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.35613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.74987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8508E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.362
Magnitude:
39
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, when I look at this nomination I have mixed emotions because I like Judge Sarokin personally. That has nothing to do with it. He is clearly a nice person. I believe he is an honest man who almost anybody would like.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0476752117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0379419973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0368037319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046472051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034658537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020796017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015840646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008680873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001441789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000130891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0412E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
The difference is that it is one thing to be a nice person. It is another thing to be a judicially activist judge who ignores what the law really says and does whatever his viscera tells him to do. That is not what we need in the Federal courts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0621894083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097996002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005354701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052616939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034335189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008598159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005664104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002249982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.85725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4929E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
I think it is the wrong time in our society's history to put a judge on the bench who is always looking for ways of letting the criminals off the hook, who is always looking for a way of finding some excuse for what the criminals have done, and always looking for a way to blame society instead of the criminals for what happens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.56495
VADER
-0.946
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Orrin Hatch
So, while the President is talking about being tough on crime, at the same time he is putting judges in who are not tough on crime, who are known for being weak against criminals, and who are known for making excuses and blaming society rather than having people stand up and take individual responsibility for what they have done. I am concerned about it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Orrin Hatch
We do not take on many judges. Look, if I was President of the United States I would not have recommended a lot of these judges that we have passed through the Senate this year. By the end of this congressional term, our subcommittee -- and I am ranking member on this committee and I have worked hard to do this -- will have passed through the Senate and confirmed well over 100 judges to the Federal bench, both the circuit courts of appeals and the district courts and two Supreme Court Justices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.782
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Orrin Hatch
Most of them have gone through here without any difficulty at all, even though they may be more liberal than I like. The fact that Judge Sarokin is very liberal is not the issue. He can be as liberal as he wants as long as he interprets the laws as they were meant to be interpreted instead of applying his own ideas and enforcing his own ideas in contravention of the laws. That is one of the problems that we have here and it has been a big problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.295
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
So we have only taken on a few of these judges and this is one we just felt duty bound to take on, especially following the crime bill that we all worked so hard on, and especially in this year when every one of us know one of the major issues for the American people is: Are we going to get tough on these criminals?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Orrin Hatch
The answer to that is, "I suppose, but." And the "but" is pretty big. Because if the President continues to send up people like this we might as well hang it up because this society is going to be crime- ridden and we are going to see nothing but problems from this time on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Orrin Hatch
I notice the distinguished Senator from Wyoming is here so I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Alan Simpson
Mr. President, I thank the Presiding Officer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Alan Simpson
I have listened to the debate by my good friends. They are indeed -- Senator Hatch, Senator Bradley -- two people I greatly enjoy and enjoy working with in this remarkable Senate Chamber and in our committee efforts and in our work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Alan Simpson
I am here to support this judge. I have also advised Senator Hatch and my colleague I have visited with this man. I asked all the tough questions. I hope every one of us could have visited with this gentleman for 35 or 40 minutes, 1 hour, or 1\1/2\ hours. I did take some time. I believe Judge Sarokin has the education and the judicial experience to be a very capable appellate judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Alan Simpson
He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School. You have heard his credentials. He has served as a Federal district judge now for 15 years -- that is quite a record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Alan Simpson
Prior to his appointment to the U.S. District Court in New Jersey, the judge practiced law as a trial lawyer. He was a part-time county counsel and he taught law at Rutgers University. He received a unanimous "well-qualified" rating from the American Bar Association.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Alan Simpson
I am one who has often said that our decisions should not swing on the ABA. I certainly do not swing with the ABA. But their views are worthy of note, in any event. And that is the unanimous "well- qualified" rating. Judge Sarokin's fellow jurists, his own peers, have shown their confidence in him by naming him twice as the chairman of the National Conference of Federal Judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Alan Simpson
Yes, he is controversial, we know that through the debate. We have had a few of those kind. But, as I say, I have visited with him. He can and does listen. He has done some boneheaded decisions, and your loyal correspondent has done some boneheaded decisions in his life -- myself. I know what that is. If we are just judged on our errors in life, for the times we miscue and misstep, it would not be much. So he has admitted what occurred in these cases; he has grown and matured on the bench. He is ready for this challenge. He will do well. He will do what the law requires and not allow his own human biases to control or intervene.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.767
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Alan Simpson
He is also very fortunate to have Senator Bill Bradley on his side and as his friend. He, being a dear friend of many of us, has greatly aided the Senate passage which I think will take place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Alan Simpson
I am personally very satisfied that this man possesses the education, judicial experience, temperament to serve as a Federal appellate judge. Those are the things we should weigh, and I will vote to confirm the nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.47
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Senator from Utah [Mr. Hatch] is recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Orrin Hatch
That indeed, strains logic to conclude that signing an alias is wholly inconsistent with a voluntary waiver: The far more natural conclusion is that Rodriguez's use of the alias may simply have been an effort to conceal his identity. But what is even more remarkable is that Judge Sarokin's ruling was directly contrary to controlling third circuit precedent, as Judge Sarokin himself recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.663
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Orrin Hatch
At his hearing, Judge Sarokin claimed that the third circuit had held only that the use of a false name is "certainly not dispositive" but could well be relevant [91:15]. Such a claim is contrary to the reading of that precedent made by Judge Sarokin himself in Rodriguez. It also finds no support in the third circuit case. But as a result of Judge Sarokin's liberal judicial activism, critical evidence against a criminal suspect was suppressed. That means not allowed in.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.739
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, we do not need more judges who will handcuff the police in the war on crime. We do not need more judges who will create hypertechnical rules that free the guilty. We do not need more judges who will ignore existing precedent and twist laws to favor criminals. Liberal judicial activism has taken that approach for the past 30 years, and the results have been all too predictable: soaring rates of murder, rape, and other violent crimes, and communities riddled with drugs and at the mercy of gangs of thugs. Enough is enough.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Orrin Hatch
I just gave you that one little case. It is just an illustration of the way this man is judicially an activist, somebody who ignores what the law really says and just does what he thinks is right. That is not good enough for me. I think when people are nominated and confirmed for lifetime appointments, with full pay upon retirement, that they ought to stand up and uphold the law, they ought to know what the role of judges is, and it is not to create laws from the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
-0.523
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
Frankly, I do not know how anybody could vote to sustain this person on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, when you read these cases. True, we cannot go into all his cases. It would take forever on the floor. We are only bringing up a number of them. But these are significant and they are illustrative of what Judge Sarokin's judicial philosophy and judicial propensities really are. So I am really concerned, Mr. President. I am concerned about what is happening here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, there are numerous other cases which illustrate Judge Sarokin's approach to the law that I think we all ought to be concerned about and which I think illustrate his propensity to pursue his own agenda and to defy precedent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Orrin Hatch
The case of Haines versus Liggett Group -- which involved a personal injury action against cigarette manufactures -- is an all-to-telling example. [140 F.R.D. 681 (D.N.J. 1992), writ granted, 975 F.2d 81 (3rd Cir. 1992).] In this case, the plaintiff Haines sought discovery of certain documents that the defendant cigarette companies said were protected by the attorney-client privilege. Haines argued that even if the documents were within the scope of the attorney-client privilege, the crime-fraud exception applied and annulled the privilege. A magistrate judge determined that the documents were privileged and that the crime-fraud exception did not apply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Orrin Hatch
Haines appealed the magistrate judge's order to Judge Sarokin. Judge Sarokin ordered the parties to supplement the record with materials from the record in a similar case, Cipollone, in which he was the trial judge. He then issued a ruling that the crime-fraud exception did apply and that Haines was entitled to discovery of the documents at issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Orrin Hatch
Three aspects of Judge Sarokin's opinion merit special attention:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Orrin Hatch
First: Judge Sarokin opened his opinion on this discovery dispute with this inflammatory prologue:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Orrin Hatch
Second: Judge Sarokin held that the magistrate judge's ruling could not survive under even the "clearly erroneous" standard of review -- a standard of review that is supposed to be very deferential and that, not incidentally, is the standard of review that court of appeals judges are generally obligated to apply to trial court factual findings. In reversing the magistrate judge's ruling, Judge Sarokin relied not only on the supplemental evidence that he ordered from the Cipollone trial but also on his "own familiarity with the evidence adduced at the Cipollone trail discussed in the directed verdict Opinion" in that case [140 F.R.D., at 694.] Judge Sarokin stated that having heard the trial evidence in Cipollone, he was "in the unique position of being able to evaluate the full scope of evidence supporting plaintiff's crime/fraud contention in the instant case." [Id., at 694 n. 12.] Third: in a stated effort to show "some of the most damaging evidence" on this crime-fraud exception, Judge Sarokin quoted extensively from those documents as to which privilege had been found to exist by the magistrate judge. [140 F.R.D., at 695.] In a remarkably impressive opinion, the third circuit unanimously granted an extraordinary writ vacating Judge Sarokin's order and removing him from the case. The third circuit emphasized that a writ was an "extreme" remedy to be used "only in extraordinary situations" and that "only exceptional circumstances amounting to a judicial usurpation of power will justify the invocation of this extraordinary remedy." [975 F.2d, at 88 (internal quotes omitted and emphasis added).] But the third circuit found that Judge Sarokin's ruling was in fact a judicial usurpation of power. Among other things, the third circuit rules that in reviewing the magistrate judge's order under the clearly erroneous standard, Judge Sarokin was not permitted to receive further evidence. [975 F.2d, at 91.] As it observed, our "common law tradition [does not] permit a reviewing court [(in this case, the district court)] to consider evidence which was not before the tribunal of the first instance." [Id., at 92.] Because Judge Sarokin considered and relied on portions of the Cipollone record that were not in the record before the magistrate judge, his order could not stand. [Id. at 93.] The third circuit also sharply scolded Judge Sarokin for disclosing the contents of the documents as to which privilege had been claimed. In it words, it said this:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.78947
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.78947
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4717
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4717
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00215
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
135
Sprache Difficult Word Count
98
Orrin Hatch
Finally, in what the third circuit described as "a most agonizing aspect of this case," it then removed Judge Sarokin from the case on the ground that the prologue to his opinion on this preliminary discovery issue destroyed any appearance of impartiality. The court noted that the prologue stated accusations on the ultimate issue to be determined by a jury in the case: whether defendants "conspired to withhold information concerning the dangers of tobacco use from the general public." It further noted that Judge Sarokin's inflammatory remarks were reported prominently in the press throughout the nation. [975 F.2d, at 97-98.] The third circuit's observations that Judge Sarokin's ruling amounted to a judicial usurpation of power, was contrary to our common law tradition, ignored fundamental concepts of due process, eviscerated the defendants' rights of appeal, and destroyed any appearance of impartiality scratched only the surface of Judge Sarokin's betrayal of the role of a judge in this litigation. Consider, for example, some of the many other respects in which Judge Sarokin's prologue was grossly inappropriate: What do his blanket assertions about the values of businessmen say about his ability to preside fairly in any dispute between an individual and a business? To whom is he referring as the other "rising pretenders" to the throne of "concealment and disinformation"?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.89474
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.89474
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.51231
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05556
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05556
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10821
VADER
-0.953
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
81
Sprache Difficult Word Count
86
Orrin Hatch
Incidentally, at his confirmation hearing, Judge Sarokin ultimately made only a modest concession: "I concede that the language was strong and maybe unduly strong; and if I could take it back, I probably would." [60:11-13] The fact of the matter is that Judge Sarokin could have taken it back: these were carefully composed written comments, not off-the-cuff oral remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Orrin Hatch
Judge Sarokin also stated that "I was also hoping that I could discourage the tobacco companies from continuing to conceal the risks of smoking and deny that they existed." [110:20-23] This statement vindicates the third circuit's concern that Judge Sarokin was broadcasting his opinion on the ultimate issue to be decided by the jury. It also shows that Judge Sarokin was pursuing an agenda rather than simply deciding the legal issue before him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Orrin Hatch
Similarly, Judge Sarokin's reliance in Haines on his familiarity with the evidence in another case, Cipollone, is a flat admission of predisposition and bias. Judge Sarokin was, in his words, "unique[ly] position[ed]" to decide the issue only in the sense that he had already made up his mind.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Orrin Hatch
Perhaps the most troubling aspect of this whole case is the manner in which Judge Sarokin responded to the third circuit's order removing him from the case. In referring to this removal in a written opinion, Judge Sarokin flamboyantly declared: "I fear for the independence of the judiciary if a powerful litigant can cause the removal of a judge for speaking the truth based upon the evidence, in forceful language that addresses the precise issues presented for determination." In short, Judge Sarokin not only voiced his disagreement with the ruling of the higher court, the court that he is about to ascend; he also cast aspersions on the independence and integrity of the third circuit judges by charging that a "powerful litigant" had "caused" them to rule as they did.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.409
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Orrin Hatch
Equally remarkably, unchastened by his well-earned scolding, Judge Sarokin personally accepted "the C. Everett Koop Award for significant achievement toward creating a smokefree society." This award, from an organization called the New jersey Group Against Smoking Pollution, was given for the very comments that led to the third circuit's order removing him from the cigarette case. It is disturbing enough as an ethical matter that a judge would accept an award for an opinion in a particular case. It is beyond the pale that he would accept an award for a case in which he had already been found to have destroyed the appearance of impartiality, especially when the award is given for the very act that destroyed the appearance of impartiality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.14862
VADER
0.966
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Orrin Hatch
It is true that in removing him from Haines, the third circuit stated that Judge Sarokin "is well known and respected for magnificent abilities and outstanding jurisprudential and judicial temperament." But in context, this can only be understood as sugarcoating a bitter pill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I notice the distinguished Senator from Texas is here in the Chamber, and so I will yield the floor at this time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Phil Gramm
Mr. President, I wish to thank the distinguished Senator from Utah for going through and documenting all of the cases involving Judge Sarokin.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Phil Gramm
Let me say, Mr. President, in order to save the time of the Senate, the point I want to make in this debate is not directly related to this judge. It is related to the person who has nominated this judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Phil Gramm
Whether you are talking about bums who are harassing people at the library or whether you are talking about brutal murderers who kill police officers, we have here a documented case of a judge who engages in a sort of a moral crusade to right society's wrongs by blaming society for all of the wrongs that exist and holding individuals responsible for virtually nothing they do, a person who seems to visualize himself as a lawmaker in robes. I think basically that the question is not why does this judge act as he does, with some of his decisions overturned by the very appellate court to which the President seeks to appoint him, but the question is why did the President appoint him in the first place?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
-0.85
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Phil Gramm
Now, let me go back and try to address each of these issues. I have always taken the position that it is not my job to judge people's basic political philosophy. I am a firm believer that elections have consequences, and when the American people elected Bill Clinton President, they knew or they should have known that he was going to appoint liberals to the Federal bench. So I have taken the position in thousands of nominations the President has made that I am not going to vote against somebody simply because I disagree with him. If I voted against the President's nominees simply because I disagree with him philosophically, very, very few people nominated by Bill Clinton would have gotten my vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Phil Gramm
What I have tried to do is to set up what I believe is a reasonable test, and the test is not does this person's philosophy reflect my opinion, but the test is, is this an individual that the American people could have reasonably expected Bill Clinton, who was a candidate in 1992, to appoint?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Phil Gramm
From anything that then Governor Clinton said in the campaign about crime and punishment, about the role of the courts, could the American people have expected him to appoint a person who has the record of the nominee before us? In his viewpoint as a judge, with a documented record of having cases overturned because of the injection of his values rather than the law into the case, is that person in the mainstream of liberal thought in our courts to such an extent that people who voted for Bill Clinton should have known at least that this is the kind of person who would have been appointed?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.655
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Phil Gramm
I believe that Judge Sarokin fails on that test.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Phil Gramm
I have also tried to set out a couple of other standards. One standard is, does this person have the temperament that goes with the job for which they are nominated? I believe the judge before us fails that test. I could repeat some of the things that Senator Hatch and others have said. We are all familiar with this now famous court decision because it has been written up in editorials all over the country, basically because it is such an outrageous decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Phil Gramm
A person named Kreimer, who had inherited the nucleus of a small fortune, $340,000, which he had squandered, basically became a nuisance who hung out at the library, did not change his clothes, harassed people, taxpayers, who paid for the library. When women came into the library, he stalked them and followed them around and gawked at them, and people complained about it. After all, they paid for the library.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Phil Gramm
Now, when people complained about it, when the case went to court, and when it ultimately found its way before our judge in question, here is what he said about it. And I think this is relevant because this shows a temperament that is not suited to someone who will be wearing a black robe and interpreting the law. Quite frankly, it is a temperament that perfectly suits many of the people who run for public office. The problem is this judge wants to make the law without the inconvenience of having to run for public office, to be credentialed to do it. So here is a case -- and I do not think anybody disputes the facts. You have a bum who is hanging out at the public library harassing people who are trying to use the library in Morristown, NJ, people who paid for it. They come to the library. He harasses them. He follows women around. He sits and stares at them. He stinks. He does not change his clothes. So they throw him out of the library -- perfectly reasonable behavior, it seems to me. In the America in which I grew up, they would have thrown him out of the library and they would have arrested him had he come back, and for good reason. Now, this case comes before this particular Federal judge, and here is what he says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.533
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Phil Gramm
Mr. President, here is the point. First of all, not that it is terribly relevant to this case, but this guy was not poor. This person inherited more money than most Americans accumulate in their lifetime. This person was not out giving speeches about his position on moral values or overthrowing the Government or some other activity protected by the first amendment. He was stalking and staring at women who had come to the library. He was harassing people who were trying to use a public asset that, after all, they had paid for with their taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.6
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Phil Gramm
What this particular judge basically said is that society should be dealing with this person's plight and that, in fact, he has every right to rub their noses in his problem; he has every right to deny them use of a facility that they have paid for. And what this judge is citing is not the law of nuisance or the right of people to extend their freedom as long as it does not interfere with anybody else's -- what this judge is doing is failing to quote any law by which he forced this library to pay this person.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Phil Gramm
What he is doing is stating his opinion. It is his opinion that society ought to do something about people who want to come to the library and harass tax-paying citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Phil Gramm
Mr. President, if this individual had decided to run for the Senate in New Jersey, I certainly would not have supported him. I would have voted against him, had I been voting in New Jersey. But it is a perfectly reasonable position to take if you want to run for the Senate and say I think smelly, offensive people who want to brutalize people at the library ought to be able to do it, and I am going to write a law that says they can do it. Personally, I think it would be a silly law. I would vote against it. And I cannot imagine anybody elected from New Jersey or anywhere else who would propose such a law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.005
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Phil Gramm
But the point is that is legitimate. It is not legitimate to put your hand on the Bible and swear to uphold, protect, and defend the Constitution and the laws of the country, and then go around moralizing about what society ought to be and what society ought to do, when your job is not to moralize, your job is not to make the law; your job is to interpret the law and to carry out the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Phil Gramm
I could get into a bunch of other cases. Senator Hatch has gone through dozens of cases. Let me mention another one. I do not smoke; I have spent lots of time in my life trying to get my mom to quit smoking; I will not let her smoke in my house. She has always threatened when she goes out on the porch in the cold that she is going to call somebody from the newspaper and tell them my poor old mom is out in the cold because I am mean to her.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.94444
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Phil Gramm
I do not have a lot of truck with people who smoke; I do not like it; I cannot imagine being married to anybody who smokes. But it is a free country. People have a right to smoke.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.433
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Phil Gramm
But if you read this judge's language, a judge who is supposed to be impartial, who is supposed to carry out the law and judge the facts, if you read what he says about smoking and about tobacco companies putting money over morality -- who empowered a Federal judge to judge money or morality in American free enterprise?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Phil Gramm
If someone was a Member of Congress, or a social critic, or an author, or an editorialist, or a bum at the library, they would have every right to be moralizing about whether tobacco companies ought to be trying to make money on tobacco, or whether it was moral to sell it. I mean those are kind of goofy views, in my opinion. I do not blame the tobacco company that my mother smokes. They are not making her smoke. She is choosing to do it. Of course, she says she has lived to be older doing it than I probably will live not doing it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.175
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Phil Gramm
But the point is, should we have Federal judges engaging in these sorts of moral pronouncements and in turn substituting them for the existing law of the land when making decisions?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Phil Gramm
I could go on and talk about hoodlums who brutally murdered police officers -- on and on -- but I am not going to get into those details of the case for two reasons: One, I made my point and, number two, I am not in a position to judge the technicalities of the law here. That is not my point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.579
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Phil Gramm
My point is this: I am a strict constructionist. I believe if you want to make the law, you ought to run for Congress, you ought to submit your ideas to the American people. If you get elected, you ought to come up here and try to convince people to change the law. And if you are successful, you can change it. That is how this system works.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Phil Gramm
I believe judges ought to be in the business of interpreting the laws, not making them. I knew when Bill Clinton was elected that he was going to appoint liberals and activists to the bench. I have supported a lot of them. I voted for a lot of them. I would say there probably are not 10 of them -- maybe none of them -- that I or a Republican in a similar position would have appointed. But I have always felt when people voted for Bill Clinton they knew, or they should have known, that he was going to appoint liberals to the bench who, to some degree or another, take the view that it is their job to fill in the blanks in the law, rather than asking Congress to do it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Phil Gramm
But I believe, Mr. President, in the case of this particular judge, that he steps way over the line of what anybody should expect from someone like Bill Clinton; he steps over the line of a judge that someone would expect the Bill Clinton, who ran for President in 1992, to appoint to the Federal bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Phil Gramm
That is the point. The point is not that this is a bad person. My guess is that this is a wonderful person. My guess is that he is very much consumed by all these things. He might be the kind of guy I would like to live next door to. I might want him to be the father-in-law of my children. But the point is that a person who holds his views chose the wrong business. The person who holds his views ought not to be an appellate judge. In fact, many of his decisions have been reversed by the very appellate court that the President is now appointing him to, and not just reversals where they said we believe that while one could take the interpretation of the law that this particular judge has taken, that it is our opinion that his decision was wrong.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Phil Gramm
The court to which he is being appointed today has said that his view was so outrageous, so far from the law, so out of bounds, that in unanimous rulings they have thrown out his opinion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Phil Gramm
So the concluding point I want to make is this: I am going to vote against this judge because Americans voting in 1992 could never have believed that the person who was running for President, named Bill Clinton, who was a new kind of Democrat, who believed in the death penalty, who wanted to be tough on crime -- there was no reason that they would have believed that he was going to nominate this judge to be a Federal circuit judge. There was no way a rational person could have concluded that this nomination could have been expected or reasonable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.933
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Phil Gramm
Second, a person who wants to substitute their own values for the law, in my opinion, does not have the temperament to be a Federal judge. So I am going to vote against this nomination. But I want to make an important point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Phil Gramm
A great political philosopher said: In no way can you get a truer insight into the nature of a leader than to look at the people he surrounds himself with. If you want to know who somebody is, look at who they appoint, look at the people that they empower through their individual decisions. And I have to reflect, as I have on maybe six or seven other nominations -- our Surgeon General being one, the Ambassador to Finland, who, for 25 years, argued against the very fundamental foundation of American capitalism and economic freedom, was another -- I believe this nomination tells us something about our President, and I think it tells us that our President was not leveling with the American people when he ran for office in 1992.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Phil Gramm
I think it tells us that our President was elected under false pretenses. I do not think you can look at this nomination and conclude that President Clinton is serious about grabbing violent criminals by the throat. I think when you combine this nomination with his crime bill, which overturned minimum mandatory sentencing for drug felons, that what we are seeing is a huge gulf between what he is telling the American people about getting tough on crime and what is being done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.937
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Phil Gramm
So I believe that the nomination of this judge is out of bounds. I think it is out of reason as to what people could expect. I do not challenge the fact that the American people elected Bill Clinton and that they knew or should have known that he was going to appoint liberals. But this person is not just a liberal. This judge is a person who wants to substitute his individual opinion, his moral values, his conception of the world and how it ought to be under the Constitution for the existing law of the land. And while that is a reasonable thing to do, and it is a high calling, it is not the job of a Federal judge. As a result, I do not believe this judge should be elevated to the appellate court. I think this is a bad mistake and, of course, he is going to be there for a long time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.055
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Phil Gramm
So I cannot support this nomination, and I think the nomination reflects on the person who made this appointment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
-0.148
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Phil Gramm
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Phil Gramm
Mr. McCONNELL addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, regrettably, I, too, must oppose this nomination. Although I believe the President should be accorded deference in the exercise of his constitutional power to nominate, this particular nominee, as previous speakers have pointed out, is incredibly flawed. I, for one, have serious concerns about Judge Sarokin's ability to be impartial, his tendency to legislate from the bench, and his lack of regard for judicial precedent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.769
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Mitch McConnell
For example, he approached a personal injury case against tobacco companies with a direct bias against the defendants. In an early pretrial proceeding, before evidence had been introduced into the record, Judge Sarokin accused cigarette manufacturers of being "the king of concealment and disinformation." From the bench, imagine that, Mr. President, from the bench, early in the case, the judge says that the tobacco companies, cigarette manufacturers, who were a party in the case before him, were the "kings of concealment and disinformation." His decision -- to override the attorney-client privilege and allow certain evidence to be admitted as evidence of crime-fraud -- was subsequently reversed by the third circuit, and Judge Sarokin was removed from the case. This is a fellow who is up for elevation to the next circuit. They removed him from the case for his obvious bias.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Mitch McConnell
The third circuit found extremely exceptional circumstances, "amounting to a judicial usurpation of power" in removing him from the case. The third circuit said, exceptional circumstances "amounting to a judicial usurpation of power." That is what they said in justifying his removal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Mitch McConnell
The third circuit also found Judge Sarokin violated our "common law tradition," with his ruling, in removing him, and that he violated the defendant's right to due process. Judge Sarokin let his bias against the defendants interfere with their right to a fair trial. He was so totally biased against one side in this case, said the higher court in removing him from the case, that he simply violated their right to a fair trial. Every litigant who walks into a courtroom, Mr. President, should be entitled to fairness. Parties should not have to face a judge who they know has a prejudice against them -- in this case, openly stated as a prejudice against them in advance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Mitch McConnell
Shortly after being disqualified from the case, after he was removed from the case for his obvious bias, Judge Sarokin accepted an award -- still on the bench -- from an antismoking group for his significant achievement toward creating a smoke-free society. Here we have a judge accepting awards of this sort. It is troubling that any judge would accept any award for his role in a particular case. But that Judge Sarokin accepted this award in the face of the third circuit's finding that he lost all impartiality in the case is exceptionally disturbing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.833
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Mitch McConnell
Judge Sarokin's lack of impartiality should disqualify him from being elevated to the third circuit. But this is not the only strike against this nominee. He also practices judicial activism. He legislates from the bench, imposing his view of right and wrong upon parties who appear in his courtroom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.45
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Mitch McConnell
In one case, Judge Sarokin struck down a town library's rule against vagrants loitering in the library. He ruled on behalf of the vagrant, intent on disrupting and disturbing law-abiding citizens' use of the library. To achieve his result, the judge misused relevant precedent. In this case, the third circuit unanimously reversed the nominee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Mitch McConnell
In another case, dealing with an award of attorneys' fees, Judge Sarokin showed disdain for a relevant Supreme Court decision. When the third circuit again reversed the nominee before us, the court found he had "simply defied the Supreme Court's opinion * * *" He just defined it. He did not like it. So he would not follow it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.8
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Mitch McConnell
The third circuit also stated that Judge Sarokin followed his own views and he "failed to follow the clear direction" of both the third circuit and the Supreme Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Mitch McConnell
Finally, Mr. President, Judge Sarokin has shown excessive leniency in criminal cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Mitch McConnell
He is on record as opposing the detention of criminal defendants until they are finally convicted; he opposes mandatory minimums as well as uniform sentencing guidelines. He does not want to punish those who murder, rob, and rape. Instead, he would rather dispense shelter, provide job training and turn our prisons into therapy centers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.955
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Mitch McConnell
The New Jersey Law Journal has called the nominee before us the most liberal, as well as the most reversed Federal judge in New Jersey. The Senate should not reward Judge Sarokin for his bias, for his judicial activism, for his substituting his own judgment for that of the political branches of Government, or for his disregard of precedent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, I think this is a particularly flawed nomination. I hope the Senate will not approve him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.044
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Mitch McConnell
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Bradley
Mr. President, I have listened all afternoon to the opponents of the nomination of Judge Sarokin. I would at this time like to make a few points in support of his nomination, given the context and content of what we have heard during the afternoon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bill Bradley
The first thing that needs to be said is that Judge Sarokin has written over 2,000 opinions, and only actually a little less than 50 of those have been reversed and 2 of those have been reversed again by the Supreme Court and 2 have been reversed because of a change in the law after the opinion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bill Bradley
There are those who say, well, 50 out of 2,000, that is about a 3 percent reversal rate. That is pretty good. Others say, well, you know all of his opinions were not appealed. So the reversal rate might be higher.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Bradley
All I can say is that any case in any district court has the right of automatic appeal to the circuit, and if they were not appealed, then clearly both sides felt they were correct, which is one of the marks of a successful jurist. So of the over 2,000 opinions, less than 3 percent have been reversed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Bradley
Now, is it possible out of 2,000 opinions to find 5, 6, 7, or 8 isolated opinions to focus on and exaggerate? Sure it is possible for virtually any judge who sat as long as Judge Sarokin has on the district court since 1979.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bill Bradley
A lot has been made of the New Jersey Law Journal saying he was the most reversed judge in New Jersey, and when there is a major case; yet the New Jersey Law Journal has endorsed his ascension to the third circuit. The New Jersey Law Journal has strongly stated its support for him. And if you are going to take major as meaning controversial, then of course he has had some controversial cases. There is no question about that. When you have a controversial case which often involves issues of first impression, sometimes you will be reversed, and indeed he has, but only 3 percent out of over 2,000 opinions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
0.141
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bill Bradley
There has been a point raised by an article by Mr. Jipping.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bill Bradley
I ask unanimous consent that a point-by-point rebuttal of his article be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Bradley
Mr. President, there is a question raised, Is this one of those judges who is soft on crime? I would assert that Judge Sarokin on criminal justice issues falls within the broad mainstream of the Federal judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Bradley
Let me give you some examples that I think you have not heard on the floor today about Judge Sarokin. There has been talk about the Landano case, and there has been talk about the Rodriguez case, but you did not hear about Holland versus the Attorney General of New Jersey. Holland versus the Attorney General of New Jersey was in 1985 where a convicted armed robber sought a writ of habeas corpus, and Judge Sarokin denied the writ of habeas corpus to this convicted armed robber. He was reversed. He was reversed. We did not hear about that reversal. This is an example, one, of a tough judge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.947
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Bradley
Take another reversal. In 1992, Judge Sarokin was reversed in U.S. versus Rodriguez for imposing excessive sentences on drug traffickers. He was reversed for imposing excessive sentences on drug traffickers. You did not hear about that reversal on the floor here today either.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.70805
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bill Bradley
So, if we went down to take just a few others -- I mean there are 2,000 cases. You could pick many. But just take a couple. There is the case of U.S. versus Clark in 1991. It was an upward departure from the guidelines, an upward departure from the guidelines. People worry about him going downward. It was an upward departure from the guidelines to impose a life sentence for kidnapping a postal employee, and the life sentence was imposed because of the impact that kidnapping had on the victim's family, an upward sentence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bill Bradley
Is he weak on crime? No. He is tough on crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.912
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.5
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bill Bradley
What about U.S. versus Vegoa, in 1985, where before there were any guidelines, in 1985, before there were any sentencing guidelines, he imposed a 30-year sentence for cocaine importation. Does that sound like that is a coddling judge? No.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bill Bradley
Or take U.S. versus Hernandez in 1988 where he denied a motion to suppress wiretap evidence even though the wiretap violated State law. Does that sound like a judge who is soft on crime? The answer is absolutely not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Bradley
These are just a few examples out of the over 2,000 cases that clearly refute the contention that Judge Sarokin is soft on crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bill Bradley
What about pretrial detention? We heard that Judge Sarokin is a little soft on pretrial detention. Judge Sarokin has never stated he opposed pretrial detention. He has himself imposed pretrial detention in over 100 cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bill Bradley
So, what is all this talk about him not wanting pretrial detention? He has imposed it over 100 times since he has been sitting on the Federal bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.036
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bill Bradley
Or what about he has never stated that he opposes a good faith exception to the exclusionary rule, never. No one has put that in the Record today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.723
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Bradley
He has never stated that he opposes mandatory or uniform sentences. Indeed, the only time that he has ever departed downward from sentencing guidelines was upon the final recommendation of a probation officer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Bradley
So, Mr. President, I think you could easily argue that Judge Sarokin is in the mainstream of the Federal judiciary when it concerns criminal justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Bradley
Now, a lot of time has been devoted to the so-called Landano case on the floor today, and Senator Biden, the distinguished Senator from Delaware, the chairman of the committee, I thought did a very effective job of laying the context and also the evidence out for Judge Sarokin's actions, but just to recap quickly:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.465
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Bradley
An individual was murdered, a police officer, in 1976. In 1977, a James Landano was convicted in a New Jersey trial of that murder. In 1985, 8 years later, Mr. Landano came before Judge Sarokin, filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Sarokin denied the petition because principles of judicial restraint required him to defer to the State court finding. Four years later, Landano came back with new evidence, new evidence. Judge Sarokin then issued a conditional writ.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.935
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Bradley
The third circuit reversed Judge Sarokin, not because it disagreed with his evidentiary conclusions -- meaning that the facts had changed, that there was new evidence -- but because Landano had not exhausted his State remedies by bringing the new evidence in the first instance to the attention of the State court. In other words, a procedural grounds for reversal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.214
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bill Bradley
Well, it went back to the State court system and in February 1994, the appellate division of the New Jersey Superior Court overturned the New Jersey trial court's ruling and agreed with Judge Sarokin on virtually every count, on virtually every count.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Bradley
So in 1994, the New Jersey appellate division and the Supreme Court essentially agreed with what Judge Sarokin had stated in 1989. And the grounds were that the State suppressed evidence; that the only eyewitness to the shooting rejected Landano's photograph because the perpetrator had curlier hair than Landano. In other words, there was a photograph. The only eyewitness rejected that it was Landano. That was not shared with the defense. The State suppressed evidence that its chief witness, Alan Roller, Landano's alleged accomplice, had committed two armed robberies similar to the one that Landano was charged with and had also suppressed evidence that the witness and his closest associates had committed an earlier armed robbery in which the gun used to kill Officer Snow had been fired. That was not shared, either, with the defendant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.53408
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Bill Bradley
Further, the State suppressed evidence that the principal identification witness, the proprietor of the check cashing shop, was under investigation at the time for having ties with organized crime and was suspected of having engaged in loan sharking and money laundering. And, further, on the very day that the witness identified Landano, he had been questioned about his involvement in possible illegal activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bill Bradley
Now, none of this was shared with the defense. These were the grounds, in addition to others, for the New Jersey appellate court, sustained by the Supreme Court, to overturn the trial court and order a new trial, which has not taken place. The prosecution has not brought the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Bradley
In addition, this is a very difficult and trying case because there was indeed an officer killed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.806
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Bradley
I would like to have printed in the Record a letter from the individual who was the director of the Newark Police Department at the time, Hubert Williams, who is now the head of the Police Foundation in support of the Sarokin nomination. I think the letter itself speaks both of the anguish of seeing a fallen officer and the merit of Judge Sarokin's elevation to the Circuit Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bill Bradley
I would also like to have printed in the Record a letter of support from the NOBLE organization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.837
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Bradley
I ask unanimous consent that these letters be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bill Bradley
Mr. President, the issue of whether Judge Sarokin is soft on crime, I believe, has not been proven; has not even been seriously argued. He is well within the mainstream and his record demonstrates that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.571
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Bradley
Now another charge that we have heard today on the floor is that Judge Sarokin does not follow precedent; that he does his own thing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bill Bradley
One charge was made that Judge Sarokin created a new rule for voluntariness, signing a false name, and that was in the U.S. versus Rodriguez case. What are we talking about when we are talking about U.S. v. Rodriguez? We are talking about a suppression motion. They wanted to suppress a statement that Rodriguez made so that it cannot be admitted into evidence in a trial, I suppose. I am not a lawyer, but that is how I think it works.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.113
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bill Bradley
Well, Judge Sarokin gets about 50 suppression motions per year. He has been there about 15 years. That is about 700 suppression motions. And I think he has granted two or three out of 15 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Bradley
Now, in this one, which he did grant, the suppression of Rodriguez's statement, was consistent with longstanding authority on the subject. Again, this is a fact determination. It is a determination of fact. Judge Sarokin's decision rested primarily on the fact that FBI agents brought Rodriguez in for incommunicado questioning, instead of first presenting him to a magistrate; and also that Rodriguez was presented to a magistrate over 20 hours following his arrest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bill Bradley
Now, the Supreme Court really has not decided the question, but a number of circuits, including the second circuit, the ninth circuit, the D.C. Circuit, have held that an unreasonable prearraignment delay of greater than 6 hours, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3501(c), may compel a finding that defendant's Miranda waiver was involuntary. And 18 U.S.C. 3501(c) expressly provides that delay is directly relevant to the question whether a defendant's waiver was voluntary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bill Bradley
This is a man who spoke limited English, low level of education, did not request counsel after being asked if he wanted to. He did, when he was asked by the magistrate, request counsel, when the magistrate, who spoke to him in Spanish, asked him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bill Bradley
Now, the important point here is Judge Sarokin did not create a new rule of voluntariness. Judge Sarokin stated that the use of the alias, the false name that was signed, was only one factor to be considered. It was not the deciding factor. It was one factor to be considered in the totality of circumstances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.122
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Bradley
Now, even in the hearing before the Judiciary Committee, the distinguished Senator from Colorado, who spoke eloquently on this subject earlier, admitted and said, "I personally would agree that it would not be logical to say" -- that it, meaning the defendant's use of an alias -- "could never be a factor." So it was only one among several factors. The larger fact was the 20- hour delay in bringing him before a magistrate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Bradley
Then there was the question that he flaunted or he disregarded the third circuit's precedents in United States versus Chapman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Bradley
Well, Judge Sarokin did not disregard the third circuit precedent, because Chapman is not controlling on the issue of the use of an alias.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.345
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Bradley
The legal question in Chapman is different from that in Rodriguez. First, it is different because the defendant in Chapman did not use an alias. So how could it be the same?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Bradley
In Chapman, he did not use an alias, so how can it be controlling? He used his real name, not an alias. Second, unlike Rodriguez, Chapman denied even signing the confession that the prosecution entered in evidence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Bradley
In a footnote, the third circuit observed that the jury had rejected Chapman's contention. The circuit court added, in any event, the voluntariness of the confession did not hang on whether or not the prosecution had introduced the wrong piece of paper in evidence. Thus, the issues in the two cases were different.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.696
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Bradley
So why did Judge Sarokin reference Chapman? He referenced it in order to -- as a conscientious jurist, the reference to the footnote in Chapman was designed just to be helpful to the bar. It was designed to remind future readers that a different but somewhat related case existed in the third circuit regarding a factor that was different from the factor analyzed in Rodriguez, which is not relevant to the question of whether a defendant's waiver of his Miranda rights was voluntary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bill Bradley
There was another series of points made on Blum versus Whitkey. There it is a very simple set of things, a fee-setting case. There was a confusing Supreme Court ruling. Judge Sarokin ruled; set the fees. The third circuit said, "There is an intervening Supreme Court decision, why do we not remand it, take a look at this again." Judge Sarokin himself took a look at it again, returned it to the third circuit -- they reversed him. But, interestingly, the Supreme Court, a short while later, in City of Burlington versus Dack, vindicated Judge Sarokin's views because the Supreme Court revisited the issue of awarding enhancement fees and determined the case that Judge Sarokin was supposed to look at and, clearly, derive his answer from, was simply unworkable. And who said it? Justice Scalia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Bill Bradley
Justice Scalia, speaking for the majority of the court, noted that the approach in the case that Judge Sarokin was supposedly diverting from -- Judge Scalia said, "We do not see how it can intelligibly be applied." Indeed. So, Judge Sarokin participated as an active and constructive participant in the process by which the judiciary seeks to fashion and modify rules which are both principled and workable. He did not ignore the precedent. The Supreme Court said it was impossible to even tell what the precedent meant, what the case meant. So he was not ignoring it, he was applying it as he understood it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Bradley
Mr. President, a great deal has been made of the Haines case, and Judge Sarokin himself has said if he had it to do over again he would have used language that was different. I take him at his word. But on the issue of removal I think it is important to make a few points that relate to the fitness of Judge Sarokin to serve on the third circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Bradley
The third circuit itself in announcing his removal said it was the most agonizing decision, to reassign Judge Sarokin, because, the third circuit stated unequivocally, he "is well known and respected for magnificent abilities and outstanding jurisprudential and judicial temperaments ." Even a critic of his remarks in the tobacco litigation, Professor Monroe Freedman of Hofstra Law School, has called Judge Sarokin "one of our best judges." So, even in the decision itself was an acknowledgment of his superior abilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Bradley
What did the court of appeals state? They stated outright that Judge Sarokin could -- it was possible -- Judge Sarokin indeed could be fair in fact, and that only the appearance of impartiality was implicated by his remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Bradley
Judge Aldisirt of the third circuit, the judge who sat on the panel that rendered the decision removing Judge Sarokin from the tobacco litigation, has stated the following about his elevation to the third circuit. He has said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Bradley
Judge Aldisert goes on to say:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Bill Bradley
And after laying out this criteria he states -- and this is the judge who wrote the opinion that removed Judge Sarokin from the tobacco case. He states:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Bradley
Flying colors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bill Bradley
So, if that was not enough, five of six circuit courts that have considered the question of appearance/fact removal, including the third circuit in Johnson versus Trueblood, had clearly held that:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bill Bradley
Consistent with these rulings Judge Sarokin's remarks, although perhaps ill-considered, came after years of reviewing evidence in the tobacco litigation. And no one -- no one has alleged that his views came from anything but the evidence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bill Bradley
Finally, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the comments of legal commentators that Judge Sarokin should have not been removed from the Seton Hall Law Review: Prof. Paul Gluckow, Seton Hall University Law School; Prof. Jeffrey Stempel, Brooklyn Law School; Prof. Bennett Gershman, Pace University Law School -- all of whom in one way or another stated he should not have been removed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Bill Bradley
Mr. President, finally on the removal question, the U.S. Supreme Court recognized this distinction earlier this year, when the Court sided with the majority of the circuit courts who had held that:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Bradley
So, since the third circuit explicitly stated that it did not doubt Judge Sarokin's actual ability to adjudicate the case impartially, its decision in Haines would not likely survive the Supreme Court's recent decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.746
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bill Bradley
So, I think a fair reading of Judge Sarokin's record would refute any proposition that he is soft on crime -- far from it. And it would refute any proposition that he has not followed precedent -- far from it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.232
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Bradley
While I do not agree with all of his opinions, what his record does reveal is a jurist who possesses demonstrated judicial temperament to serve on the circuit court. And based on his record as a 15-year veteran of the Federal branch, and the broad level of support he has received from people knowledgeable of his accomplishments, from all the former U.S. attorneys to all the former judges -- chief judges of the third circuit, U.S. attorneys in New Jersey, Judge Sarokin is eminently qualified to sit on that court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.31
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bill Bradley
I think and I hope many Senators will concur with Professor Priest of Yale that Judge Sarokin's nomination, "will prove to be among this country's most distinguished judicial appointments of many decades." I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Senator from Utah.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I believe the minority leader would like to speak on this issue and perhaps he will be our next speaker.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Feingold). The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Dole
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Dole
Mr. President, my statement is very brief. I will not take over 5 minutes. Following that statement, as I understand, there will be a vote on this nomination?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, quite frankly --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Dole
I was not asking for consent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.068
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Joe Biden
I am sorry. I beg your pardon. I thought you were asking for consent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Dole
As I understand, we will be voting fairly soon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Joe Biden
Mr. President, yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.5
Gunning-Fog Score
0.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Dole
Mr. President, last August, I expressed a number of concerns about Judge Lee Sarokin who had been nominated by President Clinton for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. These concerns continue to be very troubling and, as a result, I intend to vote against his confirmation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.537
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Dole
All this stuff has been gone over a number of times, so I will not repeat it because I have been listening to some of the debate about the statements in the West Virginia Law Review and about pretrial and preconviction detention of those who have been criminally charged violates the "presumption of innocence." I think there are a number of concerns that if these views were to prevail, vicious criminals, like the World Trade Center bombers, and others, would be free to roam the streets. We passed a crime bill. We talk about being tough on crime and then we continue to confirm judges who apparently have some difficulty being tough on crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.93827
VADER
-0.957
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Bob Dole
Of course, in the article, too, he also criticized mandatory sentencing on the theory that it deprives a judge of the right to grant mercy in those instances in which the facts cry out for it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Dole
So I think for all the reasons that have been suggested, it is no wonder that the Fraternal Order of Police in New Jersey, the National Fraternal Order of Police, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, and others, are opposed to this nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Dole
I know it has also been discussed about his bias against the defendants in a tobacco case. He may have been right on the facts. It was so blatant, so well publicized that the Third Circuit Court, the court to which the judge has been nominated, took the extraordinary action of removing him from the case. Even the New York Times applauded the removal stating Sarokin had been "far out of line" and "flunked an important test of credibility." So, Mr. President, Lee Sarokin may be a decent person. I am certain he is. He is a man of integrity and, needless to say, I fully expect he will be confirmed some time in the next few minutes. I wish him well as he assumes his new position on the third circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Bob Dole
Hopefully, today's debate will serve as a wake-up call to him that the criminal-as-a-victim-of-society approach that appears to have dominated his decisionmaking at the district court level just will not cut it on the third circuit. If he learns that simple lesson, then perhaps today's debate will have been a worthwhile effort after all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.662
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Dole
I think also that, hopefully, the administration will get the word: No more Rosemary Barketts, no more Lee Sarokins, no more liberal activists and no more judges up here when the President talks about being tough on crime and then sends up these kind of nominees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.865
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Dole
We can pass all the crime bills we want, but it will not make any difference if the Federal bench is going to be dominated by judges who seek to expand the rights of criminal defendants and hamstring law enforcement in the process. I think that is the bottom line. If the President wants to be tough on crime, he can begin by nominating judges who view law and order as something more than just a slogan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.882
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Dole
Mr. President, last August, I expressed a number of concerns about Judge Lee Sarokin, who has been nominated by President Clinton to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. These concerns continue to be very troubling, and as a result, I intend to vote against his confirmation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.537
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Dole
In an article appearing in the West Virginia Law Review, Judge Sarokin suggests that the pretrial and preconviction detention of those charged with violent crimes violates the "presumption of innocence." I repeat: Judge Sarokin has suggested that the pretrail and preconviction detention of those who have been criminally charged violates the presumption of innocence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Dole
If this view were to prevail, vicious criminals like the World Center bombers, or the killer of 12-year-old Megan Kanka, would be free to roam the streets of our country at any and all times prior to their actual convictions. The impact on public safety would be immeasurable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Dole
In the same West Virginia Law Review article, Judge Sarokin also criticizes mandatory sentencing, insisting that "mandatory and uniform sentencing * * * depriv[es] judges of the right to grant mercy in those instances in which the facts cry out for it." And he argues for an air-tight exclusionary rule, even when the police act in a good faith belief that their search is lawful. The Supreme Court, of course, took a contrary view in the Leon decision, upholding a "good faith" exception.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Dole
It is no wonder, then, that the National Fraternal Order of Police, the New Jersey FOP, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, and other law enforcement organizations are publicly opposed to the Sarokin nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Dole
Not only is Judge Sarokin's soft-on-crime judicial philosophy a source of concern, his judicial temperament is an issue as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Dole
As a Member of the Federal district court in New Jersey, Judge Sarokin presided over a case in which several tobacco companies were the defendants. During the trial, Judge Sarokin's bias against the defendants was apparently so blatant and so well-publicized that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals -- The court to which Judge Sarokin has been nominated -- took the extraordinary step of actually removing him from the case. Even the New York Times applauded the removal, stating that Sarokin had been "far out of line" and had "flunked an important test of credibility." So, Mr. President, Lee Sarokin is obviously not my kind of judge. Unfortunately, his views on key criminal justice issues are so far removed from the mainstream, so reflective of his own liberal bias, that I cannot in good conscience support his nomination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
-0.514
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Bob Dole
Let me just say, though, that Judge Sarokin appears to be a decent person and a man of integrity. And, needless to say, I fully expect that he will be confirmed sometime this week, perhaps as early as today. Once confirmed, I wish the judge well as he assumes his new position on the third circuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Dole
Hopefully, today's debate will serve as a wakeup call to him that the "criminal-as-a-victim-of-society" approach that appears to have dominated his decisionmaking at the district court level just will not cut it on the third circuit. If Judge Sarokin learns this simple lesson, then perhaps today's debate will have been worthwhile after all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.662
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Dole
Finally, Mr. President, a word of advice and caution to the administration: Please, no more Rosemary Barketts. No more Lee Sarokins. No more liberal activists.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.598
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Dole
We can pass all the crime bills in the world, but they will not make a bit of difference, if the Federal Bench is dominated by judges who seek to expand the rights of criminal defendants and hamstring law enforcement in the process. quite simply, we don't need judges, like Lee Sarokin, who oppose the pretrial detention of violent offenders. We do not need judges who oppose mandatory sentencing. And we do not need judges who are insensitive to the daily struggles of our professional law enforcement officers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Dole
If President Clinton wants to be tough on crime, then he can begin by nominating judges who view law and order as something more than just a slogan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Dole
Mr. BIDEN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am, at least, on this side ready to vote on this. I will make a 30-second comment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Joe Biden
The bottom line is this President has sent up and we have confirmed 72 judges. The Republicans, almost to a person, voted for almost every one of them. He sent up two Supreme Court Justices which received accolades before, after, during and now on the bench.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
The President, unlike previous Presidents, has not sent ideologues to us. He has sent seasoned lawyers and seasoned judges who do not come with a brief. we are ready to vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Orrin Hatch
Are the yeas and nays ordered?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Joe Biden
I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There is a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.309
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.7
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
The yeas and nays have been ordered. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Wendell Ford
I announce that the Senator from Massachusetts [Mr. Kennedy] is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Alan Simpson
I announce that the Senator from Alaska [Mr. Stevens] is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
George J. Mitchell
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote by which the nomination was confirmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Howard Metzenbaum
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Howard Metzenbaum
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8