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Senate Floor: RESTORING DIPLOMATIC READINESS
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 82 sentences of a total of 82 sentences.
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Joe Biden
Mr. President, in the coming weeks, the Committee on the Budget will begin consideration of the concurrent budget resolution for Fiscal Year 1999. I would like to take a few minutes today to discuss the continuing need for our government to provide sufficient resources for international affairs. Since becoming the ranking Democrat on the Committee on Foreign Relations, I have focused special attention on this question, because I believe that adequate funding for these programs is essential to our national interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.017357491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0092691909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055912056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008096569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002919189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002107807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001720405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.09902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3505E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.337
Magnitude:
80
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
With the collapse of communism and the dissolution of the Soviet empire, the United States has emerged as the world's sole remaining superpower. With that position comes a responsibility to take a leading role in international affairs. Around the globe, American leadership is essential to preserving stability and security, and advancing prosperity and economic opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1071422477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0920852122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009588703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067066081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050195824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003497461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003142097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002329996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2661E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1962E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.854
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
The United States cannot remain an effective world leader without devoting sufficient resources to diplomatic readiness. Just as we need to maintain and train robust military forces in order to protect our security, we need a well-trained and well-equipped diplomatic corps to advance our nation's numerous international interests. Indeed, with the reductions in our military presence overseas in the last decade, it is all the more important that we maintain a robust diplomatic presence around the globe, and that our diplomats, who work on the front line of our national defense, have the resources necessary to do their jobs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.54545
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.54545
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.15745
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0774962187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146672202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003738904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030699237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015440153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012417322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010212225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001944492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.88435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.42308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.73E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.859
Magnitude:
99
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
29.699
Magnitude:
99
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
It is sometimes said that, in the modern information age, embassies and the diplomats who staff them are no longer relevant. The assertion is, in my view, absurd. While modern technology has eased communications and travel across the miles, there is no substitute for being physically present in a foreign country. No one can fully comprehend all the intricacies of a nation's politics and government without living in that country. Equally important, diplomacy is about building trust; trust between governments cannot be secured over the phone and fax, but comes, ultimately, from personal relationships that are built over a period of time. In short, the telephone and the facsimile machine cannot replace the on-site presence of well-trained diplomats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.307
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0032835924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0005419065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004560856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.62804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.45234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
3.77719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.14374E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4761E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1321E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.949E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
64.672
Magnitude:
118
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joe Biden
Unfortunately, in recent years we have short-changed our diplomats, and ultimately our nation's interests, by reducing funding for international affairs. Indeed, by almost every measure, the budget for international affairs has declined precipitously over the past decade. Importantly, Congress is waking up to this problem. In Fiscal 1998, Congress increased funding for the Function 150 account -- which encompasses foreign affairs funding -- for the first time in eight years. But measured against historical averages, funding for international affairs remains low.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0226574964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0126052575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0076670789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028364888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021624293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004352553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002965598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4677E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.431E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.308
Magnitude:
79
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
According to a recent study by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) prepared at my request, the discretionary budget authority for Function 150 in Fiscal 1998 -- $19.05 billion in Fiscal 1998 dollars -- is 22.9 percent below the average of the past two decades ($24.69 billion). Using constant FY 1998 dollars, in only two years in the last two decades (Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997) was foreign affairs funding at lower levels than the current fiscal year. Similarly, as a percentage of total budget authority, Function 150 funding in FY 1998 is 1.129 percent, nearly one-third below the annual average (1.653 percent) for the past two decades.
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)
-0.36772
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0276515435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0205837365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033429515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002952433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027163274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001341282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.24098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.4546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.5545E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8913E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
71.908
Magnitude:
94
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
An examination of the subfunctions of the foreign affairs budget tells a similar story. Funding for international development activities is 14.7 percent below the average of the last twenty years. Security assistance in Fiscal 1998 is 46.4 percent less, in real terms, than the average of the past two decades. Foreign information and exchanges -- this is, the broadcasting, public diplomacy and exchange programs carried out by the Broadcasting Board of Governors and the U.S. Information Agency -- are at a level 13.3 percent below the average of the period covered by the CRS study.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0137881114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115004739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082303231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058416081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025157336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.81948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.08765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6224E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.466E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.001
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
Only the "Conduct of Foreign Affairs" subfunction, which includes State Department operational costs, as well as contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping, is above the twenty-year average. But it should be emphasized that the budget for this category in Fiscal 1998 is the smallest, in real terms, since Fiscal 1990. Moreover, the relative size of this category, as compared to the 1970s and 1980s, can be explained by significant increases in the international peacekeeping account, an account which was small during the Cold War, but has increased substantially since the late-1980s.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.631
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0083255531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030437284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029326777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009778958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005213653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.55032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.03169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.582E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.364E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.585E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
89.259
Magnitude:
90
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Ethnic conflicts and regional rivalries -- long submerged during the Cold War -- have led to the creation of more U.N. peacekeeping missions in the last decade than there were in the previous three decades of the United Nations. In Fiscal 1990, for example, U.S. contributions to peacekeeping was $81 million. By Fiscal 1994, largely because of the U.N. operations in Bosnia and Somalia, this account totaled $1.07 billion. The United States bears 25 percent of the cost of these missions, and paid 31 percent prior to 1994.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
0.756
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0243784045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0092353024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034344786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010361347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006383618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001860183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.82596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.9261E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.556E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.017E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.453E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.781
Magnitude:
84
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
I am pleased that the President has recognized the importance of assuring enhanced funding for foreign affairs by requesting $20.15 billion in Fiscal 1999, roughly one billion dollars over Fiscal 1998. I would like to briefly discuss the highlights of this request, and the notable increases within it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0201617819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070294613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035525678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004629265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000359096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.53903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.21995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9014E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.872E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.814
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
First, the budget for State Department operations contains two important initiatives. First, the Department seeks authority to construct a new embassy in Beijing, China, and to begin construction on a new embassy in Berlin, Germany. Both projects are essential. Our embassy in Beijing is in deplorable condition, and is barely sufficient given our important interests there. The decision of the German government to move its capital from Bonn to Berlin necessitates the construction of the new embassy there. Several years ago, Congress urged the State Department to fund capital projects of this sort from proceeds derived from sales of existing assets. Because of uncertainties in several foreign real estate markets, however, several anticipated sales have not been realized, thus requiring the Department to seek funding for these construction projects, which I support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0687342661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0154473077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0139246491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117371754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032288292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027417933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026434947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004750868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002994687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001871475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.86095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.025
Magnitude:
132
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Joe Biden
Second, the State Department seeks an increase in its Capital Investment Fund, which provides resources for modernizing its aging information technology infrastructure. The Department is significantly behind the times technologically. In many important posts and offices, it remains reliant on obsolete and obsolescent computer and telecommunications technology. To give just one example, the Department still has an ample supply of Wang computers; several generations of computer technology have emerged since the Wangs were installed, and it is long past time for the Department to replace these antiquated systems. Information is central to the task of diplomacy; modernizing these systems is essential to enable our diplomats to perform their jobs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0325910863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0176414964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033875887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032982862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024769774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020639143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013986014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000354301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4179E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
70.629
Magnitude:
109
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Joe Biden
The foreign assistance budget contains three increases which are critical to American interests. First, the Administration seeks an increase in the assistance for the Newly Independent States (NIS) of the Former Soviet Union, from $770 million to $925 million. These programs are designed to assist the nations of the region, including Russia, to make the transition from communism to democratic capitalism. A similar U.S. effort in Eastern Europe has already resulted in the "graduation" of several nations from U.S. aid programs, demonstrating that American assistance to this region need not be permanent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0484166492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0130532717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033714874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027761072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020244837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010719118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.91507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.15086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.79649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4868E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.984
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Joe Biden
Second, the Administration requests $216 million for the Non- Proliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related Programs account, an increase over the $133 million appropriated in Fiscal 1998. This funds a number of key programs, including the effort to keep former Soviet scientists employed on useful projects -- a program designed to prevent them from selling their knowledge and skills to rogue regimes. Like the Nunn-Lugar program, which is funded in the 050 account, the Science Center program is a critical element in a strategy of containment -- a strategy directed not at a nation or ideology, but at controlling the threat posed by the proliferation of dangerous technologies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.781
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0629838731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0141151075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102450096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026764099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019439063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00049722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.27919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.37169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.4132E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9991E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.459
Magnitude:
103
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
22.505
Magnitude:
103
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Joe Biden
Third, the Administration seeks a significant increase in the budget for international narcotics and law enforcement at the State Department. Specifically, it requested $275 million, a $44 million increase. These resources are required to continue the ongoing struggle against the narcotics cartels in this hemisphere and elsewhere.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0716021168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0401288009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0271681754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099927551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0064809326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025981901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007757669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.527E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
67.634
Magnitude:
45
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
I commend the President for seeking a 20 percent increase in the budget for the Peace Corps, an increase designed to put the Corps on a path to 10,000 volunteers by the year 2000, well above the current number of 6,500 volunteers. The Peace Corps represents the best of American values and ideals, and advances American interests overseas immeasurably.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0339101767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045339159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025601646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024949428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002612359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000226717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001450657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.38507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9114E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.839E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.83E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.391
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Finally, the Administration has requested a supplemental appropriations legislation for Fiscal 1998 for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and urge passage of legislation to pay off our arrears to the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations. Last year's budget agreement allows for an adjustment in the discretionary spending caps for these important priorities. I hope we will act on this legislation soon -- and without linking it to unrelated issues.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0490730861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0200329159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0114672825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014880584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007369113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005422891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004711497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000116076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.25419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.54653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4692E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.529
Magnitude:
70
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Mr. President, in closing, let me emphasize this: funding for foreign affairs is but one percent of the total federal budget. But as is reflected in the daily headlines and our own priorities here in the Senate, foreign policy comprises far more than one percent of our nation's interests. As our Secretary of State likes to say, it may account for fifty percent of the history that is written about our era.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0049174654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044392818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034057088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025452902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002159114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001399572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.39474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.2578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.505E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.409E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.207
Magnitude:
72
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
This is not to suggest that the foreign policy budget should constitute half of our federal budget; it is to remind us, however, that any reduction in that budget would be symbolic in its effect on the federal fisc, but would be significant in its effect on our national interests. I hope my colleagues will bear that in mind as we begin debate on the budget for the coming fiscal year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.82
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0203689386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094567709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009206553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006440898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003110989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002013646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.61565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.4977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3232E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.146
Magnitude:
71
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20