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Senate Floor: THE CRISIS IN SIERRA LEONE
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 40 sentences of a total of 40 sentences.
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Joe Biden
Mr. President, I rise today to bring to light recent events in Sierra Leone. This has been a challenging year for democracy on the African Continent, and no where has it been more seriously challenged than in this West African nation. On May 25, 1997, mutinous soldiers overthrew the democratically-elected government of President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. Lawlessness reigns throughout the country, as jail doors throughout Sierra Leone have been thrown wide, and judges and lawyers who once worked to ensure the rule of law have been forced to flee the country for their lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.564
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4442358855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1014038455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0719590578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0716950803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0272366946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011410401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010359183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002585389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001638167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.33651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0018E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
89.003
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Joe Biden
Ironically, it was only a year and a half ago that Sierra Leone held its first multiparty elections in 30 years, resulting in the transfer of power from the military to the civilian government of President Kabbah. With the conclusion of Sierra Leone's 5-year civil war last November, Sierra Leone was hailed by many in Africa and the West as a model for other African nations. The bloody military coup d'etat that ousted President Kabbah almost 4 months ago is not only an affront to the expressed will of the people of Sierra Leone, but is a direct challenge to the cause of democracy in Africa. I strongly condemn this deplorable action, and call upon the military to return power to the democratically-elected government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.502
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3841454629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2900585998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2278279746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.028179161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0213455452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0094322284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062427855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006870253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002329931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.626
Magnitude:
122
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Joe Biden
Now, as a result of the spring coup, the Sierra Leone is largely isolated from the world. Foreign embassies have closed their doors. Foreign aid has been suspended. There is virtually no humanitarian assistance to speak of left in Sierra Leone. Every day that the military junta remains in power more men, women and children needlessly fall victim to senseless violence.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.915
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.0437913239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3379880916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1699133893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0833612343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0570566335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0030647756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022294096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015219084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010938917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.3689E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2525E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.985
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
Meanwhile, the military junta continues its rapacious looting of the country, oblivious to the dire consequences of its actions. Freetown, the capital city, without electricity, sits in darkness. Schools are closed. Most doctors have fled the country and hospitals have been looted. Those who have not already fled the country face both a dwindling food supply and the military leaders' seemingly abject disregard for human life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.749
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.5459024347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.4079860169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2799066948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1369456528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0635294768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019052088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017598932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005854361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002802791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.6303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3366E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.044
Magnitude:
66
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
36.173
Magnitude:
66
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
Mr. President, Sierra Leone's West African neighbors have courageously taken the lead in responding to this humanitarian crisis. Upon the outbreak of the coup, regional leaders quickly condemned the coup and imposed regional sanctions. At a recent meeting of West African heads of state those who called for the use of force to end the standoff were resisted, and it was resolved to strengthen the sanctions regime already in place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1226565335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0707497646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0209843289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.016653983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0130438784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0055151613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005090224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000297985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.71804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
95.258
Magnitude:
70
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
I strongly commend this decision. Although attempts at negotiation with the junta in July were unsuccessful, I strongly believe that the successful road to peace and stability in Sierra Leone leads to the negotiating table instead of the battlefield. Sanctions must be given more time to pressure the military junta to give up its quixotic lust for power.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
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
0.779
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2096725861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0899843231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0326716603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0221558075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0172351036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015792784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007164999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.62307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.52962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0432E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.9812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.553
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
While the United States was among the first to condemn the coup, I urge our Government to continue to seek every opportunity to publicly support democracy in Sierra Leone. Those who would subvert the will of the people in Sierra Leone should have no illusion about the United States position.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2136784373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1523142913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0661633152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0413854432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0068402514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035372843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005620686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.99558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2595E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.173E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
95.072
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
The United Nations has already added its voice to international condemnation of the military junta in Freetown. Moreover, the Secretary-General has just appointed a special envoy to Sierra Leone in an attempt to resolve the crisis. I applaud these efforts. I urge the administration to use its influence at the United Nations to initiate a multilateral effort to severely restrict the military junta's ability to purchase arms and fuel. At the same time, I believe it is necessary to try to find a way to address the humanitarian needs of the innocent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1548770815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.034194786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0181157928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0170644344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133641181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0067456822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055363656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000376236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001144519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.19086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7384E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.721
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Joe Biden
Mr. President, these are very troubled days for democracy in Africa. Although democracy is beginning to blossom in other parts of the world since the end of the cold war, it has yet to firmly take root in the fertile soil of many African nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.8
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0979212578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0236841996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0151091343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052622709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024976351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012406029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002824582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.69617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.71947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.54968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.41819E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.285
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
Mr. President, as the rest of the world moves toward integration into the global economy, embracing democracy and liberal economic principles, we must not leave Africa behind. It is imperative that we who have fought for our own freedom, and who enjoy the fruits that democracy offer, continue to support others in their fight for the same. I thank the chair and yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0369308545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084918262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055007378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025384061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010876585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000697215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003694928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001082079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2961E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.358E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.57E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.153
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17