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Senate Floor: EXECUTIVE SESSION

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Joe Biden
Joe Biden said 516 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 10095 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Bob Smith
Bob Smith said 333 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
14%
Bob Smith said 4881 words of a total of 44249 words.
12%
Joseph Lieberman
Joseph Lieberman said 154 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Joseph Lieberman said 3482 words of a total of 44249 words.
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John Warner
John Warner said 145 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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John Warner said 2987 words of a total of 44249 words.
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John Ashcroft
John Ashcroft said 170 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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John Ashcroft said 2945 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Richard Lugar
Richard Lugar said 141 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Richard Lugar said 2908 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Jeff Bingaman
Jeff Bingaman said 140 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 2820 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Daniel Moynihan
Daniel Moynihan said 181 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Daniel Moynihan said 2805 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Bill Roth
Bill Roth said 114 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Bill Roth said 2144 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Jesse Helms
Jesse Helms said 91 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Jesse Helms said 2039 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Paul Wellstone
Paul Wellstone said 108 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Paul Wellstone said 1659 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Trent Lott
Trent Lott said 89 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Trent Lott said 1580 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Pete Domenici
Pete Domenici said 93 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Pete Domenici said 1257 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Susan Collins
Susan Collins said 56 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Susan Collins said 1102 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Jon Kyl
Jon Kyl said 34 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Jon Kyl said 647 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Rod Grams
Rod Grams said 35 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Rod Grams said 614 words of a total of 44249 words.
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The Presiding Officer
The Presiding Officer said 43 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer said 200 words of a total of 44249 words.
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Spencer Abraham
Spencer Abraham said 2 sentences of a total of 2466 sentences.
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Full Transcript

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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
30.8723837137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4783253185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1762305736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0922289561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0361490587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0183897297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0182959295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054856257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011980056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010599835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.75798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

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
Violence
0.2294930397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011601334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0105159277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0044324504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035944224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024750767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020148766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002418461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002350141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.21567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.71299E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
68.721
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.554
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Jesse Helms

Mr. President, prior to the Easter recess, there was some rather spirited discussion on the question of NATO expansion, and the debate so far has shown, I believe, that most Senators are reaching the correct conclusion that bringing Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic into the NATO alliance is the right thing to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.526
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0103787985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002333317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010079149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005733172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004966697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004768794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003972385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.31212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.11558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.91772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
58.49
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.901
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
23

Jesse Helms

To be sure, there are some commentators who vow they know more than all the rest of us and who make a living on the talk shows and in newspaper op-ed pages, and they have been wringing their hands declaring how awful it is that the U.S. Senate is not taking this vital foreign policy issue seriously. How awful, they lament, it is that the Senate is not paying adequate attention to this important issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.826
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.043899595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073122719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035153553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026662912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024338786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005446946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004433572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001109866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001010163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3932E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
83.128
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jesse Helms

Sometimes when I hear comments completely off the wall like that, I am tempted to say to these know-it-alls, "Heal thyselves." In fact, most of them have ignored the debate that the Senate has been having for months on this issue, and most of the commentators have been following something else, maybe an intern at the White House, or whatever. If they had been paying attention, they would have known why the Senate today appears to have reached a broad consensus as to the wisdom of NATO expansion and they would not be confusing that consensus with the lack of serious discussion and debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.395
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5366466474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0148319101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103318649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028819222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023807188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00058176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002117859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001705572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3209E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.453E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.397
Magnitude:
23
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jesse Helms

The fact is, Mr. President, we have been working with the administration leaders for 9 straight months now to fix their original approach to the NATO expansion. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate NATO observer group have made concerted efforts to address the contentious issue early on precisely to ensure that the major problems with NATO expansion were addressed by the time 12 noon today arrived and we reached the Senate floor with this proposal.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3485980909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0560316257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0237108616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137164461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111876252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004837198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001054476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.76852E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.98797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.00256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.40079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.606
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.691
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jesse Helms

Last fall, when we began the Foreign Relations Committee's extensive hearings on NATO expansion, I gave the administration a clear warning emphasizing that there was a right way and a wrong way to expand NATO and that, in my view, and in the view of many Senators, the administration was doing it the wrong way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0231396974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0158821465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056332661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001544827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014170902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005136216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.70168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
33.991
Magnitude:
20
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.259
Magnitude:
20
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
21.216
Magnitude:
20
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jesse Helms

Some may recall that when Secretary Albright first came to testify before the Foreign Relations Committee, I told that fine lady that while I wanted to be helpful to her in achieving Senate ratification of NATO expansion, it was essential that we work together to fix what was wrong with the administration's approach and make sure it was done the right way. During the ensuing months, that is precisely what we have done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0236879496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024102103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014543257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013872002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008334316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008115177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006473456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.20261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9926E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
57.468
Magnitude:
33
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.166
Magnitude:
33
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jesse Helms

We have held eight -- count them -- eight separate hearings in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to discuss and debate every aspect of the administration's plan for NATO expansion. We heard from 38 different witnesses, who testified at some length each, and we produced a hearing transcript that is 552 printed pages long.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0721999211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0489369209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0109825014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067324319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058555568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018245299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011329176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.68681E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.65272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.34156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.347
Magnitude:
24
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Jesse Helms

In the Foreign Relations Committee, we had worked with Secretary Albright to make the necessary course corrections in the administration's original approach to expansion. I can report now that we have successfully made those course corrections. When we finally vote on the Senate's resolution of ratification, we will not just be voting to expand NATO, we will be voting to expand NATO the right way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4488352221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1296575414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0868315576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0216412562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046720445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031980802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024132118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006302392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002765262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001824013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.06495E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.24
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.886
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
22.869
Magnitude:
64
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Jesse Helms

The administration has agreed to a tightly worded resolution of ratification which includes strict, legally binding language that, among other things, requires that the core purpose of NATO must continue to be the collective defense of the territory of all NATO members, not just peacekeeping or the achievement of so-called nonmilitary goals.
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
0.343
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.1069554836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2834193408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0550563622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0293194753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016119384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006110627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002657129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001494782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5172E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.469E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.489
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
30.054
Magnitude:
75
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jesse Helms

It requires that NATO defense planning command structures and force goals be centered on ensuring the territorial defense of a number of countries.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.8136374652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1634554355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0646970526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0400458346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0299393054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0057216395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015516674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008905949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005683189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004506049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001550032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
76.803
Magnitude:
102
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Jesse Helms

It builds impenetrable firewalls in the NATO-Russia relationship, ensuring that Russia will have neither a voice nor a veto in NATO decisionmaking and that the NATO-Russia Permanent Joint Council be a forum for explaining, not negotiating, NATO policy decisions.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5492138676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1154591795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0752046646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0215734573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068154179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045230117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028300201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003986551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6271E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2518E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4393E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.537
Magnitude:
47
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Jesse Helms

It requires extensive consultation with the Senate in the case of any proposed changes in the strategic concept of NATO.
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
0.26044806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1688754419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0437377166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0264897943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0141219731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0056795579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044095359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002882729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000217977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001530995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.33236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
57.205
Magnitude:
85
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.772
Magnitude:
85
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Jesse Helms

It reaffirms that NATO does not require the consent of the United Nations or any other international organization to take any actions it deems necessary to defend the security interests of its members.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.7944326401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1016927301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0698022137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0284689973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033842305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001030161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004010097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.32321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.994E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
48.165
Magnitude:
88
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.615
Magnitude:
88
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jesse Helms

It requires the administration to develop and to report to Congress on a plan for a NATO ballistic missile defense system to protect Europe.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2241964452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0927813118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0316253863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0248399825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006939202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006274254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005179626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.36687E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4802E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
80.562
Magnitude:
89
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Jesse Helms

And it places strict limits on the cost to the American taxpayers for expansion, ensuring that our current NATO allies pay their fair share of the cost and that the American taxpayers will no longer be required to subsidize the national expenses of any countries, including the new members -- Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic -- for them to meet their NATO commitments.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.9343215525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3137277439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0491919054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0383690989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0174242028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0142652047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036805781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003654933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001192542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001160493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.37192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
66.398
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.4
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jesse Helms

If the administration had refused to accept these and other conditions contained in the resolution, Mr. President, I guarantee we would not have the consensus that we have here this afternoon. I would, under that circumstance, be on the Senate floor all this week leading the fight to delay NATO expansion until the administration did accept those conditions, and the professional commentators would probably be criticizing the Senate for holding this important administration priority hostage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3107718658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1591710025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0342136511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0148725681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053620337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015974843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000443803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002846534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.82724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.66951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0836E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
69.245
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Jesse Helms

The consensus is not unanimity. A number of my Senate colleagues, for whom I have enormous respect, still have concerns. For one, we have heard some Senators raise the issue of NATO dilution. I am concerned about the dilution of NATO as well, but let's not confuse the issue. No one -- no one -- should be concerned that adding these new members will somehow dilute NATO. What we need to prevent is the dilution of NATO's mission and NATO's purpose, and we need to make sure that peacekeeping and nation building do not eclipse territorial defense as a primary alliance function.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.656
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0781939656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093843839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051154078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042080712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030886058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010571993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005490614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004166418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.21664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.495E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
73.74
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.108
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jesse Helms

I believe we have done that with our resolution of ratification by requiring that NATO defense planning remain focused on territorial defense and tied to the security of NATO members, not vague concepts like stability in Europe. There is none of that in this resolution of ratification.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.689
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0275373372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0103046295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062777755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002139386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014360548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009102054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004793878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.28809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.10602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.906E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.187
Magnitude:
98
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
33.268
Magnitude:
98
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Jesse Helms

The most important step we can take to stop NATO dilution is to bring Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic into the NATO alliance, and these countries know better than anybody else the need to keep NATO focused on territorial defense. Each of these countries spent the better part of this century, remember, either under foreign occupation or as satellites of a hostile superpower. They represent three more votes within the councils of NATO for the view of NATO with a clear-cut but limited mission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.186
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0128621803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116130228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002306072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011191255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005453745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003926861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000143494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.13021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.089E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
72.412
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jesse Helms

Some have suggested that we take steps to curtail NATO's ability to act "out of area," as they put it; that is to say, outside of the North Atlantic area. That would be a serious mistake. The threats to the NATO alliance are changing and evolving. The day may not be far off when the principal threat to the territory of NATO members would not be a resurgent Russia but a missile strike or a terrorist attack launched by rogue states such as Iran, Iraq, Syria, or Libya.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0616993348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0246311043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0138651987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077384022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050260107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012652981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004676112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003977411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.30885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2844E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.705E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.382
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jesse Helms

The point is this, Mr. President: Would we really want to constrain NATO's ability to respond out of area with disproportionate force against a regime who dared to use chemical or biological weapons on the territory of a NATO member? Would we want to bar NATO's ability to strike out of area to prevent such attacks? Of course we wouldn't. With the end of the cold war, NATO's ability to act out of area will be more important as threats to the territory of NATO members change and evolve.
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)
-0.47957
VADER
-0.693
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0160372612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067861954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003028161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015455402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009535092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009018966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006382096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.73481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4808E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5932E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.846
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
25.48
Magnitude:
50
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.086
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jesse Helms

Some have said that NATO expansion is unnecessarily provocative to Russia. That is just plain wrong. NATO expansion in no way threatens Russian democracy or precludes building friendly relations with Russia. If anything, it will make it easier for us to maintain friendly relations with Russia, because an expanded NATO will shut off Russia's avenue to more destructive patterns of behavior.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.452
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0103923659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064202562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0027702759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.89462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
5.48086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.72076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.27386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.11428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.275E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jesse Helms

Henry Kissinger pointed out that NATO expansion will "encourage Russian leaders to break with the fateful rhythm of Russian history . . . and discourage Russia's historical policy of creating a security belt of important and, if possible, politically dependent states around its borders." In other words, what he was saying is Russia will no longer have the option, should the temptation ever arise, of seeking to restore its hegemony in Central Europe. With that avenue shut off, Russia is more likely to seek constructive options in its relations with the West.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0021580392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013908815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004387891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003189527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001718224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.44292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.02136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4248E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8722E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0923E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.13E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Jesse Helms

Some others have suggested that the Senate require that Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic first gain admission to the European Union before we admit them to NATO. With all due respect to our friends in Europe, the European Union could not find its way out of a wet paper bag, and we need to face up to 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
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0381426216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039178296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028531844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027247232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015429496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015030294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010568647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001166836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001036523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.66253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Jesse Helms

Giving the European Union a veto over who does and who does not get into NATO would be nothing less than the abdication of American leadership in Europe. The fact is this: Admitting Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to NATO is in America's best interest. If it were not, I would not be standing here this afternoon. These nations will be among the most reliable pro-American NATO allies that we could ever hope for. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that not only do these countries need NATO, America needs these countries in NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0542248017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.02457347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115903764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0096045253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068985399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003502706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034865396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009629922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004500758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000197337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001703913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.23
Magnitude:
38
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.696
Magnitude:
38
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jesse Helms

That was certainly clear to me during the standoff with Iraq earlier this year. While many of our current NATO allies stuck their heads in the sand and wiggled their fannies, Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic did not do that. They immediately and without hesitation said, "We will send troops in alongside the American forces if a military response is necessary in Iraq." Furthermore, while many of our friends in Europe pursue policies in Cuba and China -- that is, self-serving policies -- these countries stand with us in working to promote human rights and to promote democracy in those last few bastions of communism.
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
0.892
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0055551245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036029574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024842944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023511819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018430266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004105542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001887899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.169E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.54E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.19E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Jesse Helms

So, Mr. President, I am convinced that Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic will be among the first to stand with us in times of crisis and will support America as we work to ensure that NATO remains what it is today -- the most effective military alliance in human history.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0090707887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081469589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032786735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019276426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013452624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002138743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.59035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8098E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.559E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.344E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
48.544
Magnitude:
79
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.053
Magnitude:
79
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Jesse Helms

As I have tried to make clear, through the efforts of many Senators we have ensured with this pending resolution of ratification that NATO expansion is done the right way. I urge all Senators to vote for this resolution and right the historical wrongs of Yalta and support NATO expansion.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0034305114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023428267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012357522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010694969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005032638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002344245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002255824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001464399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.30121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.33345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.168
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
29.939
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jesse Helms

Mr. President, 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
Moderation
Violence
0.0083619707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028732449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026669344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008215825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006496295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001139921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.95304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.82759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0276E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.206E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.619
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.841
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Jesse Helms

Mr. LOTT 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
0.0052390275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015971706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011680553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007495918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002386934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
8.96291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.25677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.61856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.05616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.856E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.22E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.91
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.1
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
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 (Mr. Roberts). The distinguished majority leader is recognized.
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
Sexual
0.0121139463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007381977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0050867948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027196347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018177445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007058076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000305355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.68508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2318E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.272
Magnitude:
75
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Trent Lott

Mr. President, I am pleased the Senate is beginning to formally debate now the enlargement of NATO. I want to emphasize that this is the "formal" beginning of the debate. The real beginning goes back more than 4 years.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0343973399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.017032669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144197431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0119980097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019278852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016845208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007160265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.27966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.43275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.44819E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.93
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.203
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Trent Lott

I want to again commend and congratulate the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee for his work on this issue and his leadership, and, of course, the ranking member, the Senator from Delaware. I note the presence of two other distinguished Senators on the floor, Senator Warner and Senator Moynihan. They have some very important views which they will express, and they will have an amendment or amendments that I think will be very carefully considered by the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.849
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0421508361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172999076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0119737218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034788874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032473632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008575557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005344166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003645906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002591293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.43276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.81199E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
80.122
Magnitude:
76
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Trent Lott

I do think it is important that we note that this issue has been debated for years. We did have some discussion a month ago. But because Senators felt that they needed more time to consider the issues -- at least one Senator expressed the desire to actually go to Europe and meet with our allies, meet with NATO ambassadors, go to the affected countries. I thought that was a legitimate request, so some time was allowed to pass.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1435679849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0641087885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0372930343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014431063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00820563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045086585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001579655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000622908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001917578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001695819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.5996E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.336
Magnitude:
47
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

But now I think it is important that we stay focused on this. There will be no other issue that will be debated today or tomorrow or Wednesday other than NATO enlargement so that Senators will have a chance to focus, and so that the news media will feel this debate has been focused, and we can give it the consideration that a historic treaty of this nature deserves.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.071373547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0217128312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0127027408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033384342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027343489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012914662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009635701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000766256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007594227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005930113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.91885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.721
Magnitude:
95
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.46
Magnitude:
95
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Trent Lott

I had hoped that the U.S. Senate could have been the first country to vote on the enlargement of NATO. But Canada, Germany and Denmark have already ratified the enlargement by overwhelming margins.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0246607582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0201109404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054897231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032331151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025999645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014160836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004446932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.21517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.04758E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.06079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1357E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.57
Magnitude:
95
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.71
Magnitude:
95
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Trent Lott

I must express some surprise over media accounts which claim the Senate is giving NATO enlargement short shrift and we are rushing to judgment. We have not. We will not. The Senate should not rush to judgment on a treaty of this magnitude.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7580232807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0374419411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0317952828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088923829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043800108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009524359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006710868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.89886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.59474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.132E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.623
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.966
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Trent Lott

In 1994, in 1995, and in 1996 the Senate explicitly voted on urging NATO enlargement. The implications of this issue were all raised by opponents of that legislation, and in each case the legislation was overwhelmingly passed. But it has been debated and discussed and considered by the previous administration, by this administration, and by Congresses and the Senate since 1994.
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
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1063505188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0191274943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019574731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009663096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008596651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007372375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005052644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5988E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6051E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4239E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7549E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.188
Magnitude:
87
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.331
Magnitude:
87
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Trent Lott

Last April, I realized how serious this issue was. That is why I, along with the Democratic leader, created a special group, with the endorsement of the President, beyond the existing committee structure, to make sure that Senators were involved and were thinking about this enlargement question, to make sure that Senators on both sides of the aisle, not on the committees directly involved, would have a chance to attend hearings and go to Europe.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.01623141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065003987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020696774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015591122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011360487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005429044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002101346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.21074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7297E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.394
Magnitude:
48
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
44.507
Magnitude:
48
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Trent Lott

The Senate NATO enlargement group included 28 percent of the Senate -- 28 Senators. I made it a particular point to make sure that Senators who had reservations that had already been expressed would be included. That is why Senator Warner was in the group, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison was in the group. Senator Moynihan was included. And it did include members from the Appropriations Committee, the Armed Services Committee, the Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committees.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.009674282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0089534165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020324092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00042804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003200642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002311273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002093262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001506028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.01E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.382
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.32
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Trent Lott

The observer group held 17 meetings with administration officials as well as political and military leaders from Europe. Senator Roth led two observer group delegations to Europe.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0182076445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079292666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015203751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005416911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002728359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001332676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001327922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001276158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.43829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.913E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
83.836
Magnitude:
61
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
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Trent Lott

I want to say at this point that I, too, took the time to go and meet with our allies. I went to London, and then I went to Brussels. I met with all of the NATO ambassadors. I went to Budapest, Hungary. I have taken advantage of opportunities to meet with leaders from the Czech Republic and Poland as well as Hungary to make sure I understood all the ramifications of this very important issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.022049679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074821466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052273052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026089754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019558573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004264599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002399276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001193544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.94316E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.52356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.157E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
73.217
Magnitude:
74
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Trent Lott

I think the criticism that we moved too quickly or have not seriously considered the issues of NATO enlargement does a real disservice to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Their hearing record, for instance, from just 6 weeks last year is 552 pages long, reflecting six hearings with 32 witnesses.
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
-0.401
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0372550101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102719787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009456103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076226606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002698834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014631538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007675228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001278859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.606E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
44.03
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.372
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Trent Lott

More than 20 Senators have already spoken on NATO enlargement here on the floor when it was considered last month. GAO and CRS have issued more than 30 reports on NATO enlargement. More than 1,000 op-eds, editorials and articles have been published in newspapers and academic journals on NATO enlargement. In fact, just recently I have seen endorsements, I believe, from the Washington Post and the Washington Times and criticism from the New York Times. So there has been a lot of thought, and a lot of articles and editorials have been written on this very important matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.366
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0211242281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0128130181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044886114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020772071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007036495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003545991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002534757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.56972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.651E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.27E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.205
Magnitude:
86
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.149
Magnitude:
86
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Trent Lott

Let me provide an answer to one of the questions about the timing and nature of the Senate debate on this momentous issue. Why is there not more controversy? The answer is the supporters of NATO enlargement have been successfully making the case for 5 years. The arguments in support of NATO enlargement have convinced an impressive array of individuals and organizations. Much of the groundwork has been laid. That is why the 1996 platforms of both the Republican and Democratic Parties endorsed NATO enlargement. That is why every living former Secretary of State supports NATO enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0818841741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202710755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042088737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033628428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007353697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004196813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003207407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002742534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.84825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3634E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.711E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Trent Lott

I have made up my mind to support NATO enlargement. I believe it is in the strategic, moral, and political interests of the United States, as well as Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.007363598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040579755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016085187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012162934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011989657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001455759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.38178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.61872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.01448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.5043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3661E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
39.213
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Trent Lott

Later this week all Senators will have a chance to vote on this issue. I think they will have all the time -- I am going to make sure they have all the time they need to express themselves. I think the vote will be decided by an overwhelming margin. And it is a question not only of the security of the United States, but expanding the NATO alliance to these three countries. I think it will shape the future of Europe for many years to come.
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
0.579
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0124749567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010938022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038918344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020548174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015944221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011322297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004533532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.61054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.49247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.13944E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Trent Lott

I do subscribe to the view expressed by some -- I believe Senator Biden has said this -- that it is a natural extension of having won the cold war in that it is extending the ring of freedom to those countries that would like to join NATO.
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
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0103467712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054424243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000917465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005571183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005549813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004762695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.72141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.28088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25418E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.90135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9478E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Trent Lott

That is one thing that impressed me so much. In Hungary, they have made progress toward democracy. They are making progress toward a stronger economy. They do want to have better communication and cooperation between our military capabilities. They are committed to doing the things that are necessary to help their country as a member of NATO and as they move toward full membership in the European Union. I think they would be greatly disturbed if at this point, after all these considerations and after the efforts they have taken after the votes that they had in their own countries, if we walked away from this opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0036917427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001780188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009086347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008014156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.50012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.29588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.16248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.56563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5889E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4477E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Trent Lott

There are those who say, "Well, what about Russia? Won't they be alarmed by this?" First, it is interesting to me that some of our colleagues who have felt the strongest against the Soviet Union and have raised the most concerns about Russia are the ones now saying, "Oh, well, what will Russia think?" Well, I think we should consider that.
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
0.897
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0070023918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044714452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025621575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016912943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004961116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003139563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001736246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001537013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.41035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6362E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.18
Magnitude:
163
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Trent Lott

But look at Senator Lugar, who for years has been trying to make sure that the United States worked on its relations with Russia. He is for the NATO enlargement. He would certainly not want to do something that would harm the interests we share in a developing relationship with Russia. The bottom line is that NATO poses no threat to Russia or Russians unless Russia has ambitions against current or prospective NATO members.
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
0.131
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0142857592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020667703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020315585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005892011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002302726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001175089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.31598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6887E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.102E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.695E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Trent Lott

As I noted, Senator Warner will have an amendment to have a 3-year pause before NATO acts to invite additional members. There is no Member who is more thoughtful than Senator John Warner of Virginia when it comes to our national security, our military, NATO, and European security interests. I do not think that he is right in this instance that we need this pause. I think it would send the wrong signals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.608
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0152191264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0112138681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043656739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023777533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021727919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020582102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013520765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009008934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006907766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.86589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Trent Lott

I think we can make the right judgment as to how much time should be required or when additional countries would be invited to join. But I do think it is important we think about that and that we give all the time that is desired to the Senators who want to advance this amendment so that we can think clearly about what will the future hold as far as other countries that might be considered for admission to NATO and where it will eventually lead.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
39.4519776106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1550343586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008559608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008314159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004275183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.15769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
9.2576E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0394E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2407E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.812E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.82
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Trent Lott

But we do have unanimous support from, as I said, the former Secretaries of State. We have the support of former President Bush, former President Carter, and a bipartisan group of five former Senators. I ask unanimous consent that their 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0160163254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0116491567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095148789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089883186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015161212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006979229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000541197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001145126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.87979E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0743E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.626
Magnitude:
81
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.575
Magnitude:
81
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Trent Lott

I am looking forward to listening to the debate. I know that it will rise to the standard that the Senate has always reached in consideration of historic matters of this type. I think when we get to the conclusion, hopefully by Wednesday, the American people will feel we have done our duty appropriately.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0345863664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0096860145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069458096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0046558416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026171692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024260577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011152813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.66318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.56388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.60481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9995E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Trent Lott

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
Moderation
Harassment
0.5211723503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0541699934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.019117647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0104000188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080603946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041063675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.04266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.39846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.25018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3458E-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
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Trent Lott

Mr. WARNER 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
0.1175079145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0510563725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0209515201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106830186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049090602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004712612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000226459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.54253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.0152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6593E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.023E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0100151919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036883397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018406641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002844557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.5801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
3.50711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.82859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.1168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.074E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
50.973
Magnitude:
120
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.839
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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

John Warner

I thank my distinguished leader and very dear friend for his kind remarks. But I would say that if the issue of sufficient time to debate was ever an issue, then it is long since to be put aside because, as the distinguished leader recited very carefully this morning, the Senate has given a lot of very conscientious deliberation to this issue, and now we have had a recess of some several weeks during which a number of colleagues, I say to the leader, and others, have had the opportunity to reflect adequately, in my judgment, on the seriousness of this question. It is time that we proceed today. I am confident at such time as the Senate reaches the vote this week, there will be no voice in opposition based on the absence of an adequate opportunity to consider it. So I thank the distinguished majority leader, and indeed the minority leader who collaborated in seeing that the Senate had adequate time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.1431
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.31568
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0154834794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058379264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055514491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036373734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024076764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020000818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014930946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001448555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002835951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002434003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.42865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.58
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.017
Magnitude:
37
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
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

John Warner

We have our differences, Mr. President. And I should propound a question or two to my distinguished colleague momentarily, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. But first I think it is important -- Senator Moynihan and I have joined in our collaborative efforts to bring to the attention of the Senate our concerns in the form of two amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0382711063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043112035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034637327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007605244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006844546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004144144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.60812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.31346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.41931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2048E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.327E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

John Warner

I will say, although not present at the moment on the floor, there are many others who have joined with us. Mr. Smith of New Hampshire, I spoke with him just moments ago. He will be joining in the debate this afternoon -- Mr. Harkin.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0590857351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0310987991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.025958629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0242375841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0181273703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004542333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043191496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010946702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010761799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006542265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001876375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Warner

It is truly, Mr. President, a bipartisan effort of some Senators who spent many long hours working together and discussing this issue very thoroughly. There is not to be found in this debate, in my judgment, a single element of partisanship. It is truly a debate of conscience.
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
0.0352763862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100977013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090412032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024447514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023739105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007069771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001618191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.82554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.65523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.09996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.377E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
78.625
Magnitude:
86
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

John Warner

For the assistance of Senators, Mr. Moynihan and I will put in the Record today, without objection, Mr. President, a letter from Paul Nitze, of the School of Advanced International Studies and a letter from Mr. George Kennan, former Ambassador to the then-Soviet Union -- two men who have dedicated much of their careers to the very issue about which we will be discussing, NATO and, most specifically, its enlargement. I ask unanimous consent those letters be printed in the Record.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0653321971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.037148103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0328872906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0220724163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0211885956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040390878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.002362003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021798567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002120865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001858938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.83934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

John Warner

Also, Mr. President, I would like to place in the Record excerpts from a speech delivered by the distinguished senior Senator from New York, Mr. Moynihan, before the Associated Press on April 20, in which he outlined with some specificity, and indeed absolute clarity, his deep concerns. And he put it in a historical context. This is a document worthy of each Senator's consideration as they proceed to prepare themselves fully for this debate.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1192880445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1153366757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.093310175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0276300649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102360835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0067173358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001288768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003586859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002338359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001053205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.12165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.205
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

John Warner

I will read one excerpt, as follows:
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
0.3648879239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.150938041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0246848213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202784038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0188161444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038496433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032051361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017517787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007024286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002011719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5977E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
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

John Warner

Russians have been trying to tell us this.
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
0.0405040628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0314084406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.02698311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0226933204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038720027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033182157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022474733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000486775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001471129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001159431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.52759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
83.413
Magnitude:
106
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

John Warner

I will have the remainder of the excerpts printed in the Record, but I think as we proceed in this debate there are a number of documents that should be carefully considered. I ask unanimous consent that the excerpts I referred to be printed in the Record, along with the most recent cost estimate by the Congressional Budget Office, dated March 17, 1998.
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
0.55
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0429665321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0429277803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0206424244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0182636679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0118730444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0112842339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.010000667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0031823303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001382024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008581529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003171144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
76.412
Magnitude:
179
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

John Warner

I shall read briefly from it the cost estimate.
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
0.0245715724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0239497938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079112913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038175851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032161435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002241666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016170223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008078721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001567259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001118958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.41673E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
80.012
Magnitude:
142
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

John Warner

Mr. President, I think it is essential that the Senate spend a great deal of time during the course of this debate on costs. Right now, the United States spends about one-fourth of the costs of the entire NATO -- let me repeat that -- the taxpayers of the United States spend one-fourth of the entire cost of NATO, a membership of 16 nations, and now we are asked to add three more.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0489605998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.032183365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.013062486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070239264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054394928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030534884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005735037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003309817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002547625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.53772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.96716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.034
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Warner

On each Senator's desk were the hearings in the Foreign Relations Committee. I will ask a question of the distinguished chairman. I have looked through this, and I suggest at some point today he have printed in the Record those references in this well-done document which relate to costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0158480354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046755118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022607323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017536473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013651692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004819603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001333121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.34674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0865E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.328E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
59.173
Magnitude:
85
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
20.629
Magnitude:
85
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Warner

I have to say in all fairness to my distinguished friend and chairman, I find very little addressing the issue of cost in this. It would be my hope that the committee could provide such supplemental material that can be of assistance to Senators on this issue of cost. The costs range from a low of $1.5 billion over 10 years -- that is the NATO-U.S. estimate -- to $125 billion over the same time; that was the original CBO estimate. The administration claims the U.S. share of expansion will cost $40 million per year for 10 years. But the March 17 CBO estimate cost resolution of ratification had costs much higher -- $100 million per year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
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
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0511213322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070483162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033481138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030552623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019131836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007483853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000533382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002528742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.60745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.55057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.784
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.905
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

John Warner

Mr. President, we are embarking here in a few days on a decision which will have far-ranging implications, not only to the men and women of the United States who proudly wear the uniform today and tomorrow and for a decade hence in terms of their own personal security, in terms of the admissions of NATO -- and I will address that momentarily -- but to the American taxpayer, who for years, literally 50 years, have borne the majority of the costs associated with this treaty.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0298053084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069270696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042376047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018711484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011932212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008628593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001700165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001672559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.66688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.59012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.01862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.674
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.852
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Warner

The time has come, I think, that we have to examine those costs and the burdensharing very carefully, and we should do that in the context of the deliberation on this treaty.
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
0.194
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1965560019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.028140127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0119697499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0104452505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0087295812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030757408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017898554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005647163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.53018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.19048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4504E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.829
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.615
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

John Warner

Another document that is on each Senator's desk is legislative notice -- at least on our side of the aisle, and I presume a similar document is on the other side -- and it points out NATO's new missions. It is my understanding that the new mission of NATO is a subject which is under study at this time, yet to be determined by NATO itself, much less ratified by the 16 nations through the forum of the North Atlantic Council.
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
0.409
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0459416246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0126934901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025680652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022334292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020525631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020297633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005717485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004897602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002290773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.97866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.95364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.338
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.364
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

John Warner

So, again, we are asked to vote on enlargement of the treaty without knowing the future missions to which men and women of our Armed Forces and the other nations could be committed in the future.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.016843628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031087238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002984051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018744237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014268199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001262468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011705912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.12729E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.81123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.59198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.05152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
41.723
Magnitude:
49
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
28.838
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Daniel Moynihan

Will the Senator yield?
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
0.0199368951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0197037298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.011651688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008315064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007674138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057066329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007527279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.47545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.34741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.78056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.15138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.445
Magnitude:
83
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.877
Magnitude:
83
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

John Warner

Yes, indeed.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.1160600455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1048512757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0434453628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054675969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031232488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008094346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005735491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002023543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.37397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.783
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
38.45
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Daniel Moynihan

Sir, would you be aware -- and obviously this is a rhetorical question because the Senator is very much aware -- that the resolution of ratification has a section, "The Strategic Concept of NATO," in which I read, "The Senate declares that NATO may also, pursuant to article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty, on a case-by-case basis engage in other missions when there is consensus among its members that there is a threat to the security and interests of NATO members." Would my distinguished friend not regard that as a huge expansion of the mission and territorially defined role from a specific North Atlantic Treaty Organization to a global treaty?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1023262274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0750612118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0657715078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044017346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026873642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021799795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002224696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002210752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.89969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.28033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
68.34
Magnitude:
53
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.487
Magnitude:
53
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

John Warner

Mr. President, the Senator is so correct in his observation.
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
Harassment
0.2685965272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0814351195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0181794021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0114959897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046036996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035935074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013810609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.47605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.04926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.20533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
65.709
Magnitude:
101
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.942
Magnitude:
101
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

John Warner

In the course of addressing the press the other day, I said we are literally trying to create, through this expansion and the indefinite new missions, a 911 organization -- "Call if there is a problem" -- dial- a-cop, dial-a-soldier.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1390302321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011187177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0088257882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061387371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043756649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003768062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001708237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004390804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.50835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.15243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.20858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
78.118
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

John Warner

Mr. President, the American public has no idea what is taking place with regard to the expenditure of their tax dollars, with regard to the commitment of their sons and daughters for future NATO service. That is why it is so important we focus on the very point the distinguished Senator from New York raises.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.424684491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0313734869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125263919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024290393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002028639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010376674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009931863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003943453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001107259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.49761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9582E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
78.899
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

John Warner

There is an amendment to be considered by the Senate, I presume shortly, by the distinguished Senator from Missouri, Mr. Ashcroft. I am joined as a cosponsor. It raises the precise question with regard to the future missions -- I think we should pass that amendment -- the basis of which would be to reestablish the original purpose of NATO as a collective defense of the member nations and not to go beyond the border unless it is clearly a dispute that puts in jeopardy the security of one or more members of NATO.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0889773422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0256054278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0230491554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0074985604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019515201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017000461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014454349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001969405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001911822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.97272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
82.29
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

John Warner

I hope the Senate will adopt that amendment, together with others, because we cannot allow this organization to become a response unit to any crisis in that part of the world. We will have lost its purpose, a purpose which has been magnificently served for over 50 years.
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
0.326
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0285136543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0168684113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.016248785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0137705312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030947118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000484367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004722704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004665849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.82302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
62.602
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.484
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

John Warner

I challenge any Senator to point out another military alliance, another military treaty, that has served the American people, that has served Europe, that has served the cause of peace in half the world better than this. If it works, it works well; why try to fix it? We would not turn our back on a clear act of naked aggression against these three nations that are being considered for membership. I am certain that there would be an alliance probably consisting of the principal members of NATO that would come to their defense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.074262952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0444854639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0298252038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0089204957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026911726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021854956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018562207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004056067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.18146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.99797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1063E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
76.779
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

John Warner

We see a similar alliance today in war-torn Bosnia. I, for one, feel that that is a conflict which represents the type of conflicts the world is most likely to experience in the years to come. I just made a trip to the Caspian Sea recently. That region has potentially one of the largest oil and gas reserves in the world, a world which is becoming desperate for more energy resources. But the nations that surround it are still embroiled internally, and with their bordering nations, in old ethnic and religious hatreds that go back, some, for centuries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.591
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.116353319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1091916347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0291433098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136576899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047830112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044520511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001634957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002021892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.81733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.13912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0384E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
68.535
Magnitude:
32
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.221
Magnitude:
32
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

John Warner

If I may depart for a moment, when I look at the magnificence of the United States of America, just over 100 or so years ago this Nation was torn apart by a cruel, devastating civil war, but we put it behind us, we have gone on. We took a north and a south and brought them together and reestablished ourselves militarily and economically to where we are the strongest nation in the world today. And to the extent that we refer to that tragic period, it is done only now with serious, contemplative reflection on history, which remains perhaps the single most studied chapter in history in contemporary America. I know my State, in which the majority of the battles of this region were fought, is host to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. But the point I wish to make is that we put it behind us, we reconciled our differences, and we went on to become the strongest nation in the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.535
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.239797472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0446322578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133524634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0053353167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034693192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021558793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015882575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.40642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.37058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.52307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.70459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
64.79
Magnitude:
76
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
26.598
Magnitude:
76
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

John Warner

Somehow, that is not an achievement that so many other nations of the world can seem to reach, and they still are embroiled in conflict. That is why I certainly am going to join in the debate and focus on this strategic concept of what the future missions of NATO are, and do it very carefully, and hopefully, even if these three nations are permitted to join, restrict it to what was a collective defense of the individual nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0714726106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0490406353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0071997856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030833471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004243414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002126311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002045249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000179682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.72351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.4636E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.798E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
47.326
Magnitude:
118
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
35.697
Magnitude:
118
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

John Warner

Mr. President, I just want to ask my distinguished chairman here, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, What is his view as to the costs and what are the basic facts on which he relies in bringing forth this treaty at this time to the Senate?
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0820410787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110120112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028313159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00213206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019535812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001437939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.28167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.9029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1267E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.509E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
80.274
Magnitude:
148
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Jesse Helms

Mr. President, my response to my friend from Virginia has to be in many parts. I just told my helpmate here that we did a drivel here and a drivel there, all formal and official estimates. Before we go any further, I want to get the Senator's question on paper, and then we will give the citations for the various figures. The problem is that the cost of operating NATO, oddly enough, reduces in the early years, and then it will go up, and then it will come down again. I want to explain that so that the Senator will understand it and, to be honest, so that I will understand it a little better myself. It is things like that. Why don't we get together and get the specific question about the specific figures, and we will give the Senator the responses on which we based our judgment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0367332628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036675407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027089369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020524929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016177719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011799195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002919738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001160237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2409E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
54.403
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.884
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

John Warner

I think that is a most reasonable reply. I will carefully draft it up, submit it in a letter, and in due course I hope to have the opportunity to debate a response to my letter with my distinguished chairman. We will try as best we can to at least refine the extremes of the estimates and the likelihood that we can have any consensus -- which I feel is unlikely -- as to the costs, which I think is a very important part of this debate, I say to the Senator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.909
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4056551028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1066736062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0462037977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0122742436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0084217638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0021719654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018502506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013886522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6994E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.168E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Jesse Helms

Of course it is.
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
0.1553988317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0931731425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0306256494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.015467529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011401753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107124593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004318294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002302484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7696E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8836E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.279
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.048
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
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

John Warner

Because we are about to commit the American taxpayers, in my judgment, to almost a blank check for almost an indefinite period of time. So we will go to work on that together.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3499924438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2945725573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0667598506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0382188067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0131657129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027626462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005213389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000480123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.91845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
54.246
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Jesse Helms

We will respond to that in particular. I am not inclined ever to give anybody a blank check for the American taxpayers' money. We will cover every detail the Senator wants to cover, as well as the distinguished Senator from New York.
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
Violence
0.0202678129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101907186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082474435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002975353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000717809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004560326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000300888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.90382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7206E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.981E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.016
Magnitude:
78
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
21.419
Magnitude:
78
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

John Warner

My second question to the chairman is -- and he can put it in writing or otherwise -- I would like to have a clarified understanding of what the committee's view is as to the future missions of NATO and whether or not my position is correct that it is undecided, undefined, and it is now being considered by the NATO staff and yet to be published. That publication will come, regrettably, long after the Senate action on this question of the three nations.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0125231541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0115369417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025431165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018893626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006078271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000258048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000208954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.47238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.37815E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4478E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
71.634
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jesse Helms

The Senator is on sound ground in wanting to get that point cleared up. I will help him.
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
0.24295568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1185881207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0376076583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0364177889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0216029337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099202189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043490487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007159064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002473554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002264497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.10306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

John Warner

I thank the Chair and my distinguished chairman. I see my colleague from New York on his feet.
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0637099554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.057886861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0126836167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091123329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081194026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051050723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006781677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.15669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.33391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2516E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

John Warner

Mr. MOYNIHAN 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
6.0216788203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.8172975853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2397322562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0610081013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002954022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002090971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
7.17231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2086E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.106E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.161E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.965E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
59.628
Magnitude:
117
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.73
Magnitude:
117
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
5.3
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
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0211579099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.018566745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080008547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010200632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007981641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006046444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001468809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.46941E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.47621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.34553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.413E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
84.918
Magnitude:
90
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Daniel Moynihan

Mr. President, I first join in thanking the revered chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee for the openness with which he has addressed this issue of cost, which has come to be a bit of an embarrassment. We start out by hearing it is only $150 billion, and in no time at all we learn that it is only $3.5 million. But those are not his fooling with the estimates; that comes from downtown.
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
0.51
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1804160536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1636040513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0690227316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0331108429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0269805139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0137263385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0096754535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0027780699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016811298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.09502E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.556E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.575
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.39
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Daniel Moynihan

I would like, sir, to address, just for balance, the question of who has entered objections, expressed fears, or concerns regarding NATO expansion. The majority leader was quite correct that the Secretary of State and others have joined in supporting this measure. It was their policy for many years, but it is also the case that the persons most responsible for the formation of NATO and the formation of the containment policies which NATO implemented, in a far off time that not everyone remembers -- I believe it is the case, sir, that half of the Members of the Senate were born after 1940, such that many would have been aged 9 when NATO was established. It is in a distant time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.63
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0627202739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.037646541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0121134603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0100361103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079257596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021949492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007812937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006450335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.16162E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.24201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.846
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.829
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Daniel Moynihan

Following World War II, American foreign policy faced the maniacal determination of Stalin to extend his effective borders and power -- somewhat conceded by the United States at Yalta, in all truth. The Soviet expectation was that there would come a day, not far distant, when Socialism would manifest, with the U.S.S.R. and China leading the way to international unity. But the person who put in mind the notion that the Soviet Union will fail if you just contain them, that the internal contradictions are so awful, they can't pull this off, that man is George F. Kennan. He was a treasure then, and is doubly so now, as he is still alive to bear witness to the aftermath and the extraordinary success of his policy. His famous "Long Cables From Moscow" and the subsequent anonymous article publish in Foreign Affairs under the pseudonym "X" are part of the history of the United States, not just this particular period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.898
Very 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:
International Affairs
Score:
44.453
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
43.339
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56

Daniel Moynihan

Sir, George Kennan has said that expanding NATO would be "the most fateful error of American policy in the entire post-world war era" -- "the most fateful error." More recently, in the World Policy Journal, he writes:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.871
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0057604557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015228726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015073056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013372783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.12808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.76995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.52662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4803E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.07E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Daniel Moynihan

I have the honor to have known Ambassador Kennan for 30 years. He has been a historian for 45 years now at the Center for Graduate Studies at Princeton. He does not normally speak with such disdain of those in, as Shakespeare called "our brief authority," here in Washington. He is a statesman. But he says that the persons involved in a moment of "tragic and momentous importance" are quite incapable of doing anything but what they have done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.246
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.020687723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0108923494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036010475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013099459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008731669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006765527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000421199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001172302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.10078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.04575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4951E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.248
Magnitude:
15
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Daniel Moynihan

That is George Kennan.
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
0.0171990032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058856371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039743321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025533327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022879998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008578944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005989912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.56578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.21133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.63194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.75575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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

Daniel Moynihan

If there was one other iconic -- and I will use that word -- person of the age still with us, still active, and in Washington, it would be, of course, Ambassador Paul Nitze. Paul Nitze, active adviser to President Truman at a time when we formed this policy we call containment and when NATO's article 5 military guarantee, that an attack upon any one of us is an attack on all of us, was extended. And don't make any mistake about that. That was the beginning.
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
0.156
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0218645509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0143190482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045684763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007069312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00063612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005445746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001210639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.64352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.79748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.61235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7408E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Daniel Moynihan

Paul Nitze has just this moment written in almost the same terms as George Kennan to say, don't do this. I am going to read, if I may, the letter which I received on Friday from Paul Nitze addressed, in effect, to me and to my distinguished colleague, Senator Warner. It is from the Ambassador Paul H. Nitze, the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. It says:
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0291453674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.02252915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0210271668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046335845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028982135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002076021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002010658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.53234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.35683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.13479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.38072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Daniel Moynihan

Might I interject here, Mr. President, to say that was Ambassador Holbrooke, and I commented on this in my address to the Associated Press.
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
Moderation
Sexual
0.0152842214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0149338171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013289344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010945658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007394202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005049787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003734167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002681342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.8078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4803E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Daniel Moynihan

To quote further:
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
0.2574444748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0524622097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0333730277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0132575136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.008234485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040490537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001667782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001357259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.14E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.87286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.408
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.183
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Daniel Moynihan

Mr. President, one other question. I see my friend.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0317699538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0260975998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038350488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033160992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002972565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003993279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.74559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4724E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.469E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
54.263
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.772
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Paul Wellstone

Mr. President, could I interrupt my colleague for a moment,
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
3.0642358586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1687024487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1464218716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0280015462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017381458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024971778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006607821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001860923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.12458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.36221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2102E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.92
Magnitude:
86
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Daniel Moynihan

Certainly.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
10.3801749647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2199859824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1306746271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1301621785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0833924103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021308648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001683538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010367999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00010118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.11384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.04209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
87.362
Magnitude:
65
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Paul Wellstone

I will ask him when it fits in with his presentation. Later on this week, I would like to speak on this. But I have some questions that I would like to put to my colleague. I have had tremendous respect for Senator Moynihan over the years, long before I came to the Senate. I think this is such an important debate. I wanted to ask my colleague, when it does not break up the flow of his presentation, some questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.847
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0549938413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0257146894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0164072451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050154249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019881998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004339774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003493184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.28452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.01197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.57048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3123E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.386
Magnitude:
117
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Daniel Moynihan

If I could say to my distinguished friend, I have about 5 more minutes at the most to comment on the nuclear matters. Then I will open to questions.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0543601811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013982541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129418768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022757355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018442275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008172259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007804708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000542996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.29382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0708E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
78.367
Magnitude:
83
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Paul Wellstone

I thank my colleague.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1701641479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0439318916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009473251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0082651335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026101128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008455193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001830027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001682502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000111944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001096054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.93
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.15
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Daniel Moynihan

Mr. President, on the nuclear issue, I raised this in an address to the Associated Press, their 150th anniversary, which was held in Dallas on April 20. I simply put the question: Could NATO expansion lead to nuclear war? The thrust of these remarks was that Russia is now a much weakened country -- terribly weakened. They have recently issued the equivalent of our NSC-68, which Paul Nitze wrote in 1950, a national security memorandum. In the Russian National Security Blueprint, issued in December, describes how Russian armed forces have seriously declined, the army has melted away, the navy is rusted, and things like that. But it says, don't forget this. We have nuclear weapons, and don't think that we will not use them if our country is in danger. The whole of 40 years of national security doctrine, from President Eisenhower on, of thinking of conventional forces, of a graduated approach to conflict, of no first use of nuclear weapons -- all that is off the table. Not because the Soviet Union is so powerful but because it is so weak. We can almost feel them pleading in this document to say, "Don't you understand our situation?" Back to the hair trigger of the 1950s.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.12026
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.845
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.1700247414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0439141382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150083055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124830243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0021566771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007749809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006544025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001853972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.93402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.14326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.9
Magnitude:
35
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60

Daniel Moynihan

I ask unanimous consent that address to the Associated Press be printed in the Record.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4471769091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2061328618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0333351229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0150868771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009562347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004869519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004463319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004067393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.72811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4604E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.738
Magnitude:
56
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Daniel Moynihan

Finally, just a few comments. Some attention was paid to that address. On just last Friday there was an article in USA Today in which it says:
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
0.062049384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0454679219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0073049268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003285694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002714533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025383628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004159098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001282951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.882E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.723E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.039E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
66.664
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Daniel Moynihan

And finally, just from this morning's Newsweek magazine, there is an article by Fareed Zakaria, who is the managing editor for Foreign Affairs who simply comments -- this is my last remark so Senator Wellstone can ask some questions -- he asks, "Can't Russia Join the Club, Too?" But he makes one simple blunt assessment:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.09
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0225758544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053160427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046567609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020910324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019157396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008387803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007845065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006608471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.25529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4268E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.4244E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
54.579
Magnitude:
84
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.392
Magnitude:
84
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Daniel Moynihan

Nuclear attack and nuclear response. We are right back to where we were in the 1950's, or we will be as we continue this. We have already signaled we are going to move into the Baltic States. I cannot imagine the thinking process that has led us to this point. I can only note that the persons who conceived this extraordinarily successful strategy in the 1940s look up today and say: Have you all gone mad? Do you realize what you are doing? Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent these documents be printed in the Record, and I yield the floor or yield to my colleague from Minnesota for any questions that he may have.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.697
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0094707408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089634625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041826774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023923054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003859093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002452204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002129746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001326177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.43489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.23489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.11792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
66.785
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.185
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Paul Wellstone

Mr. President, I thank my colleague.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0467205333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0147881889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069769703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0038730665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034316759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033214765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011969549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003337692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001091678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.96032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.08877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
72.496
Magnitude:
66
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.867
Magnitude:
66
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kyl). Senator Wellstone 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
Violence
0.0134231464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036398753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026779291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015805743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012630774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003763354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002602264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.57149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.00244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Paul Wellstone

Mr. President, I came to the floor because I had just come back and was in my office and I heard my colleague talk about the wisdom of George Kennan. I associate myself with his remarks. I have said on the floor before that my father was a Jewish immigrant who fled Russia. He had a chance to meet with George Kennan on a number of different occasions. He always marveled at Kennan's command of the language. My father also was always so respectful of his wisdom.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1782724983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0206775861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0078721067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076842145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026182575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008598553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002761583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002376962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.92829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.99069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.14002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.825
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.641
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Paul Wellstone

George Kennan has argued that this could, indeed, be a fateful decision. I want to, first of all, ask Senator Moynihan whether or not he believes that we run the risk -- I know he has talked about this -- whether or not he believes that we run the risk of really poisoning relations with Russia and playing into the hands of the militaristic forces in Russia? Susan Eisenhower talks about a visit that she had with Gorbachev and that Gorbachev was deeply disturbed by NATO expansion. I quote what Gorbachev had to say to Susan Eisenhower. "Russia has been swindled," he asserted, "and it is feeding into the wild ideas of those who hold `conspiracy' theories, that the West is intent not only on the Soviet Union's demise but also Russia's. NATO expansion has poisoned the atmosphere of trust." I have two questions for my colleague. Do you believe that that is, indeed, the mistake that Kennan is talking about?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.843
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0473888183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0340809114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077480086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034014567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006863711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006424789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003092371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.45331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.63508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.36457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.1101E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.867
Magnitude:
87
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.442
Magnitude:
87
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Daniel Moynihan

Yes. 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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0106421256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068843838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047278085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021801456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019393012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015437488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007425641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.91719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.5326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.1
Magnitude:
92
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Paul Wellstone

Needlessly risking poisoning relations with Russia? And second, can my colleague discern what are the reasons for doing that as opposed to the expansion of the European Union? I am trying to find -- I am puzzled by this. Why are we doing this at this time in the history of our country and the world?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.81
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0194693537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0179535171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033931206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030950192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007331932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002712344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001816758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.00189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.33905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.6726E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.811
Magnitude:
25
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
33.387
Magnitude:
25
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Daniel Moynihan

I would like to respond first to the absolutely essential question Senator Wellstone has put, or so I judge, in the context of Mr. Gorbachev's response to Susan Eisenhower. That all takes place in the context of the reunification of Germany when the wall came down and western Germany moved into eastern Germany. There was a clear understanding that that is as far as NATO would go. That is why I believe the word "swindled" was used.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0200968134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0084964755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036772381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013317827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007920298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007586235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003052357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.39346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.35193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.56238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8481E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.956
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.873
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Daniel Moynihan

Now I would like to make a point which I know my friend would sympathize with, and I think his father might sympathize with, which is to say this: That the Russians have the right to claim that they freed their own country from the horrors of a decayed Marxist-Leninist dictatorship. It was not always such in Russia.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0209869293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0074512871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034877499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015818665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012968038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002057207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001952339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.84739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01157E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.74
Magnitude:
115
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Daniel Moynihan

I have, Mr. President, a certain advantage which comes with age. There are not many others. But when I grew up in New York City, Alexander Kerensky would come around to speak to our high school classes from time to time.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0118838499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089279667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003208017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016378752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014536698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009182177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004488409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003008639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.82121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4901E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
42.198
Magnitude:
129
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.787
Magnitude:
129
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Paul Wellstone

Kerensky, the "Social Democrat."
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
0.0586310634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077489836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061380109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054566117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036508398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015431835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000827431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.89409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.791E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0336E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.334
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
31.795
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
23.236
Magnitude:
92
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Daniel Moynihan

The Social Democrat. So I had the opportunity to learn early in life -- which most people never seem to recall -- there wasn't one Russian revolution, there were two. There was a democratic revolution, a provisional government came in, recognizable Social Democrats, as we say, and they were overthrown by the Bolsheviks. All right, now, in turn, the Bolsheviks have been overthrown. The Russians have a right to say, "we are back on course." There was a rather striking meeting of Woodrow Wilson's Cabinet in Washington in the spring of 1917 after this first Russian revolution. I know my friend would be interested in this. On March 20, 1917, before the United States had entered the war, the cabinet was called together for a discussion on "the question of war with Germany and the abandonment of the policy of neutrality" as Secretary of State Robert Lansing wrote in a memorandum of the Cabinet meeting. They were very clear that war was coming with Germany and the President asked the cabinet if he showed call for a meeting of Congress to so declare. And then Lancing had this comment. He said:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.409
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0132559595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011761055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008360602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005257371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000415029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003948424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001145523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.97825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.45406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.32925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.375E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.669
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.365
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Daniel Moynihan

We welcomed the Mensheviks, the Social Democrats, and we said -- I will say that once again. Here it is 1917, the United States is about to get into the First World War -- and the Second World War is just an extension of the first -- and the Secretary of State believed "that the revolution in Russia, which appeared to be successful, had removed the one objection to affirming that the European war was a war between democracy and absolutism." Do we want to put that in jeopardy? Don't we want the Russians to be able to say, "We are back where we were at the beginning of the century; we have a democratic tradition, not a perfect one, but we have one, we were moving there, and the Bolsheviks just stole it; we liberated Poland and we liberated the Baltic States that Stalin had seized; we have done things for which the world ought to sort of say thank you." I spent most of my adult life thinking would we go to war with the Soviet Union this week or next week. It is a bit late in life that that prospect declined and has gone away, until now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.864
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0161287229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0135698589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070747737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015993806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015491894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013834891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005504497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004277629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001591025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001252806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.56466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
56.018
Magnitude:
96
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
29.744
Magnitude:
96
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Daniel Moynihan

Wouldn't the Senator agree that the Russian people and their leaders have something of which to be proud?
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
0.394
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0064820328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060610066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057822224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030112344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025324123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007217319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006743857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003227376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001611883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.98813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2032E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Paul Wellstone

Mr. President, I say to my colleague from New York that -- and I appreciate his historical perspective, because this is going to be a very important debate; this is a very important debate. We are going to be making a decision on the floor of the U.S. Senate that is going to crucially define the quality or lack of quality of lives of people throughout the world, because what happens in Russia is key to what happens in Europe and key to what happens with our children and our grandchildren.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.547
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0173068562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0072229537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062526582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016897966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001227556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007683071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002456572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.81751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.81056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.63256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Paul Wellstone

My colleague is absolutely right. Kerensky was a democrat, overturned and then the Bolsheviks came in, Lenin and the Bolsheviks.
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
Violence
0.0071057475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062053987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061237981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019070902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018573484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007646901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006571899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001705601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001547828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.25513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Paul Wellstone

I say to my colleague, my father, who was almost 50 when I was born, came to this country. He fled czarist Russia. He was born in the Ukraine, Odessa, trying to stay one step ahead of the pogroms, where basically soldiers would come in and destroy my dad's dad's business because he was Jewish. My dad fled the country at the age of 17 in 1914, 3 years before the revolution. Then he was going to go back. He was excited because it looked like the czar had been overthrown and there would be democracy. Then his parents wrote him and said, "Don't come back, the Communists have taken over." My father never saw his family again.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0147919534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091592636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039312174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018481449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017498185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001014444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.41068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.70426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.69824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.2592E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.882E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.743
Magnitude:
62
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Paul Wellstone

When Sheila and I finally visited -- I wish my dad could have gone back to Russia after the democracy forces were able to succeed -- it was clear to me that all his family was murdered during the Stalin years.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0375733798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103313418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093463568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076652366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026837735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014569159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007755516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001774397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001289945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.645E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Paul Wellstone

What has happened is that finally what we have is no longer a Soviet Union. We have the democracy forces and, I say to my colleague, Senator Moynihan, let's just talk about Dr. Arbatov, who was involved in the START I negotiations in Geneva and served as consultant through all the Russian-American arms control issues. You talked about your concern over the direction this takes us with the risk of nuclear war, including START II and the CFE treaties. Dr. Arbatov has said, and I will read the end of his quote:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.802
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0683730352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0387144391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034122495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00082314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003774953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002684287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.43332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.25635E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3555E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.582E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
86.458
Magnitude:
72
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Paul Wellstone

Let me finish with this quote. Dr. Arbatov, by the way, is a leader of the democracy forces. That is what he is about. The people whom I talked with in Russia, the people whom I believe the American citizens are most committed to are the democracy forces. They are deathly afraid of what is about to happen if we adopt this agreement.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
0.47
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0087502915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061861909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031307634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021375774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008273142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006151392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002602227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000101591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.05018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.05168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Paul Wellstone

Let me quote Dr. Arbatov again:
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
0.1047926955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116866278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002242504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014653056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009951631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006055487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000331681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.03125E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.097E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Paul Wellstone

I say to my colleague, yes, I think this undercuts the democracy forces, and it also undercuts a people who are proud of overthrowing communism and are now trying to build a market economy and build a democracy and who had no inkling whatsoever that what we would now do is expand what is a military alliance eastern right up to their border and redivide Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0457355607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103747996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056237819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014021431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011060472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007572473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004095473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001365769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.75884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.91083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9166E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Paul Wellstone

This is exactly the opposite of what they thought would happen. The European Union, that is where we should be using our leverage as a nation -- expand the European Union. That is about markets, that is about democracy. But I fear that people in Russia feel betrayed by this, and I am even more frightened that the very forces that we do not want to see in power in a post-Yeltsin Russia -- and there will be a post-Yeltsin Russia -- will come into ascendancy as a result of this. This is a very, I think, serious mistake we are about to make.
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
-0.909
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.46480163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116987714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0059839804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052893382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029796889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012679544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003717591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.90544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0432E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
48.387
Magnitude:
72
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
29.306
Magnitude:
72
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Paul Wellstone

I ask my colleague this question. One American scholar has defined NATO expansion as "a bad idea whose time has come." Can my colleague explain to me why this is -- I think it is a bad idea. Why has its time come? Why are we doing this? In other words, we know what the risk is. We know that this is a real risk for democracy in Russia. We know that this is a real risk for arms agreements. We know this is a real risk in perhaps setting off just the opposite of what all of us hope for, which is the use of nuclear weapons, the unthinkable. We know what the risks are -- poisoning relations with Russia, instability in Europe. So the question is, why are we doing this? Why are we expanding a military alliance? Is there a military threat?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
-0.97
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0021024902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001284084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010710718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007547543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006625376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.35875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.56338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.84247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.08038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5308E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.608
Magnitude:
90
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Daniel Moynihan

I would like to say here that we have an element of candor that is not always forthcoming in these matters. Ambassador Holbrooke said, what? Because Brussels won't expand the European Union, NATO expansion must fill a void. Is it filling a void because they cannot agree on a common agricultural policy in Europe? So filling a void to bring back the prospect of nuclear war, is that worth it? I know there are a lot of farmers in Poland. Well, there are a lot of farmers in Spain, too, and Ireland, too, and they got into the European Union and they have lived through it.
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
0.386
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0029863884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029010202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012577285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012558695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002667226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002218871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.12992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.14801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.79E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
68.805
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Daniel Moynihan

The Europeans owe us something. Half -- half -- the defense outlays of the United States for the last half century, Mr. President, have gone to protect Europe. I was there. I was called back in the Navy when the Korean War broke out for service in Europe in case that conflict became global. Oh, the ruin. But we, by God, were there, and the submarine pens the British had managed to get a few bombs through, just testing. We saved those people. And now because the common agricultural policy would be a little bit inconvenient for them, we are proposing to expand NATO as a surrogate. And may I make a point to my friend, I am sure he knows it, but not everybody does. We say we are expanding the borders of NATO toward Russia. My learned friend knows there is a Russian enclave on the Baltic Sea which is called Kaliningrad, named after one of the original members of the politburo -- Stalingrad is gone, Leningrad is gone, Kaliningrad continues -- sitting right next to Poland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0075905482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054673834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043688142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009666865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009363465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008598906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000390459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.65174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.43702E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.22822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.53026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
41.528
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.287
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Daniel Moynihan

We are not getting close, Mr. President, to the borders of Russia. We are on the borders of Russia. There it is, that little yellow spot -- yellow for Russia. It says "Russia."
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0069249698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006894784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006158444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034343084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005898797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001934902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8124E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.88425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.5479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.989E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.69E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97.2
Gunning-Fog Score
2.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Paul Wellstone

Might I ask my colleague, what would be the reaction of people in our country if there was a Russian military alliance that came to the border of the United States?
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3157079685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171380394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111277666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0103091312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045956116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032825716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010773167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.842E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.124E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.829
Magnitude:
106
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
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
8

Daniel Moynihan

Nova Scotia?
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
0.0202640615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0144017962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053419812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042733856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015500198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014363382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00036319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.08064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7691E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7005E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Paul Wellstone

Nova Scotia.
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
0.1747713541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0216532906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080221151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0074983102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034956254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023335238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017335609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.50283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.27966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4991E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Daniel Moynihan

Well, there would be a lot more people on the Senate floor this afternoon. But, I mean, I could not agree more. You heard George Kennan say, in fact, "Is this the only thing our policymakers in Washington can think to do?" Now, the creating of NATO was a big event. It was a proposal by Ernest Bevin, who understood these things in a way that not every American did. There is a nice story that I think Senator Wellstone will enjoy, and you, Mr. President.
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
0.834
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0538218475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.040791693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0177420021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0108684864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087491069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011024121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009291546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001184463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8366E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.6748E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Daniel Moynihan

As some people recall -- I recall, but I was in the Navy. After V-E Day, the British held an election. They had not had one for 10 years. Suddenly, Churchill and all his Cabinet -- out they go. And in comes the Labor Government. Big change. Clement Attlee is Prime Minister. And Ernest Bevin, the sometime head of the Transport and General Workers Union, becomes Foreign Secretary. So he goes off to Potsdam, which is just a suburb of Berlin. And there is Stalin and all his people. And Truman -- I doubt whether Harry S. Truman ever met someone he knew to be a Communist until he got to Potsdam and was introduced to Stalin. They do not have many of them in Kansas City. We had lots of them on the west side of Manhattan, but that is another matter.
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
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2867376665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.046597622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0412270136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0147825776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0126625178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043583444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019797368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003361994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.48656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.439
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
38.1
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Daniel Moynihan

This story is apocryphal but true. Bevin comes back from Potsdam, and he is in on the floor of the House of Commons. And a friend comes up to him, a parliamentarian, and says, "Ernie, what are those Soviets like?" And he says, "Well, you know, they're just like the bloody Communists." I mean, there are no shortage of Communists in the Transport and General Workers Union. He could spot their behavior and so forth. It was he who said we had to form a military alliance. The thing nobody in this world wanted was more armies and navies, and so forth, but he knew. And our people responded.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0622755266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0278796506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018505012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015668242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012758032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005696059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.59462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6305E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.126E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.621E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.662
Magnitude:
76
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.002
Magnitude:
76
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Daniel Moynihan

Harry Truman, who did not know there was an atom bomb being built as Vice President, who had very little contact with any of this -- he had been in Europe in World War I -- supported it. God, there was a golden age.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1424862305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1224702806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0446516409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0113079324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049355906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017920038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005081623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002766647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001402898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.09962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6024E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.514
Magnitude:
27
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Daniel Moynihan

Now, all we can do is expand NATO because the common agriculture policy is making it difficult in Brussels to include the Czech Republic and Poland. That is not the standards we set for ourselves when the cold war began.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.3730395585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2464571502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1266001142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.020815483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024112473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020635267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008756519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001133442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.24E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.396E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.067E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
59.149
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.453
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Paul Wellstone

I say to Senator Moynihan, could I ask you one final question?
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
Moderation
Harassment
1.9435988739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1983409747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1462602871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070532449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042815031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012492484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009726947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000135901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.75789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Daniel Moynihan

Sure.
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
0.9877304547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1420273213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0883712899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0554072612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0251912774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107897278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031954311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000107477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.22664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.55543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
82.841
Magnitude:
165
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Paul Wellstone

I say to my colleagues who are on the floor, I know other colleagues want to speak, and I am sensitive to your schedules. But I do think this is an important discussion and I never had the chance to do this in the 7 years I have been in the Senate.
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
0.204
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0637767778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0286426686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.006673122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048460028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046883171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029722958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002761552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.38E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.756
Magnitude:
91
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.006
Magnitude:
91
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Paul Wellstone

I said I really believe that George Kennan has made enormous contributions to the world. I think he is as profound a thinker and as knowledgeable a person about Russia as there is, and I put my colleague, Senator Moynihan, in the same tradition.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
7.5932115316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2721464029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1591083361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0893088523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066598041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009336216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002992514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.83555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.30828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.77E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
69.88
Magnitude:
215
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Paul Wellstone

There are other points that I will make later on in the debate I have other than what I have made today. I find it interesting. There was a piece in the New York Times, front page story, about all the ways in which some of the bigger companies, military contractor companies have now poured money into lobbying on behalf of this.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.6221322119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.6312025711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.5958179012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1214933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0065891349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004040575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040075232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001701299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4091E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1087E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
41.337
Magnitude:
97
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.789
Magnitude:
97
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Paul Wellstone

That makes me nervous because I really do not want to see this become kind of a proliferation of weapons in some of the new member countries. And then what will be the Russians' response? I have concerns about that. Other Senators will talk about the cost, what will be the cost.
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
-0.634
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.284451969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0767031044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0235929663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0171925436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045102279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024920391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013384022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000160492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.48607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.82983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.90252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
78.114
Magnitude:
108
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Paul Wellstone

But we are talking, I say to Senator Moynihan, about what I am most worried about, which I think it is a profound mistake, because I believe that, again, this needlessly risked poisoning relations with Russia in creating the very kind of instability we do not want to see. I think that we do not want to see the people who are prodemocracy forces undercut.
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
-0.768
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3945496865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0560282089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0414038921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00889363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060761107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000621957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001428213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.54211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.97223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.026
Magnitude:
86
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Paul Wellstone

But my question is this. You can help me out. I come from a State -- I will tell you this is probably maybe the most difficult for me. Actually, the welfare vote was the most difficult for me on political grounds, but this may be the second most difficult vote, because I have met with some wonderful people -- Czech community, Bulgarian community, Polish community, we have big populations in Minnesota.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.126
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
14.7659510374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
13.9411613345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.48759773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.861049071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2619698644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0420666038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0023367753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005666509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004986488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1957E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3179E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.816
Magnitude:
87
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Paul Wellstone

They have been wonderful supporters of me, I say to the Senator. They are really disappointed in me. And I wonder, what would you say to some pretty wonderful people in our country who feel so strongly that as a matter of kind of almost historical justice that these countries should have membership in NATO? How do you speak to their strongly held views, to how emotional -- and I do not mean that in a negative way; I am not putting people down at all -- they feel about this? How do you respond to them? What do you say based upon your knowledge, your experience in public service, your sense of history? Do you understand my question?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0064546948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035248151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026957703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00228752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.99443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.85108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.50454E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.003E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.065E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.398
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.529
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Daniel Moynihan

I understand your question perfectly, sir, because it is my question.
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)
-0.51083
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.7612228859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0683958759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0254820014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.022392947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048492246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011255065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009345703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001212389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.18672E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8054E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.543E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
51.099
Magnitude:
155
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.187
Magnitude:
155
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Daniel Moynihan

And I say this -- and I would recommend to anyone who wishes to think about it -- if you love Poland, if you think that solidarity was the first real assault on the Soviet system, if you think that Pope John Paul has meant more in advancing freedoms in this age than anybody you can think of, do not do this to Poland. See that Poland is in the European Union, give them a common market, give them the same currency that the Danes will have and the Spanish will have. Give them access to a global market they have never been allowed into. Give them a common agricultural policy that will give their farmers a living.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.346138075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.7167191729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2563474933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.087552442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150180975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010685547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0024393486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004886345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.71E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7558E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.388E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.33
Magnitude:
47
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Daniel Moynihan

That is what they deserve. And that is what is being denied them by the bureaucracies, as bureaucracies will do. And what we do not want is -- Poland has had enough in this 20th century. We do not want another period of hostilities that could lead not just to war but to annihilation.
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
-0.395
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0123644626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045799661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037361773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023783632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013009858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001426568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.39976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.94147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Paul Wellstone

I thank my colleague.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0258063228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141762372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123216916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032113167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031870863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021562249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004952971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001234584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001132262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.88928E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4595E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
88.891
Magnitude:
57
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Daniel Moynihan

Mr. President, I see my distinguished friend from Indiana is on the floor. I have to apologize. In the colloquy with Senator Wellstone, I did not realize he had characteristically quietly come aboard.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1613948494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1230559894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0725816586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088253335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0019636376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005405115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001302658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000125134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.57757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.49168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
39.883
Magnitude:
67
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
32.41
Magnitude:
67
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Daniel Moynihan

I yield the floor, and I look forward to his 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)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0212860759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0091335518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036166894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025215102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008296141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008241296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002177291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.43971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.947E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.14E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
67.816
Magnitude:
190
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.214
Magnitude:
190
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0580880966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0120866818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120667944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024616096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014436386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007311216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001360243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001182986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.63529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.54802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Richard Lugar

I thank the distinguished Senator from New York and the distinguished Senator from Minnesota for a very constructive and helpful colloquy. I enjoyed it.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0210654136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0129439126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004474388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002066191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006985987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003510838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002505864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.60419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.641E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.24E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Richard Lugar

I ask unanimous consent that Kevin Johnson, a fellow in my office, be permitted floor privileges for the duration of debate on the Protocols of Accession to the NATO Treaty.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0437125826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0184701421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082985323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032006919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031087624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024071163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018586918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004402893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3321E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
84.904
Magnitude:
74
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
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
13

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
0.0820391288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0174920715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062959109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001609728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014821454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001066772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001766835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.01314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.58913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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

Richard Lugar

Mr. President, the Senate has begun a historical debate over NATO's future, one that surely will reverberate for many years to come. I believe we have a historical window of opportunity to take steps which will secure European peace and stability and which will lock in the freedom and independence won in the revolutions of 1989 and the collapse of communism.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.1577987373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3619145136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1802782761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1053098589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075488977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042546035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002916735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002117179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001462016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001302982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.8083E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
59.328
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
30.925
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Lugar

If the Senate ratifies enlargement, we will have set the foundation for decades of European peace and prosperity; but if we fail, historians may look back at the early post-cold-war period as a tragic loss of opportunities. The more distant we are from the days of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism, the clearer it becomes that we have entered a new era. But dangers still abound in post-cold-war Europe. The revolutions of 1989 not only led to the collapse of communism but also to the end of the peace orders established after two world wars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2381
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2381
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.46262
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
13.7141779065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.5055952352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0901326945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.020457049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055995617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023789484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018347004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006152794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002132061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.82491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.81612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Richard Lugar

What is at stake here and now is order and stability in Europe as a whole. And that is why American interests are involved. Mr. President, NATO cannot by itself solve all of Europe's problems, but without a stable security framework, we run the risk that reform and democracy in Eastern Europe will not persist but will instead be undercut by destructive forces of nationalism and insecurity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.938
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.1592346244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.7046505343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1892782398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0489425613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0345234788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083258543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012454679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000659435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003663591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003148461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Lugar

The failure of democracy in the east could not help but have a profound consequence for democracy in the continent's western half as well. If history teaches us anything, it is that the United States is always drawn into such European conflicts because our vital interests are ultimately engaged. Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic are democratic, free-market nations with professional militaries under civilian control. In addition to contributing to NATO's core mission of collective defense, they are ready and able to support American and allied interests beyond their borders as they have demonstrated in Desert Storm, in Haiti, and in Bosnia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1983024646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1892580767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0584738504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0132654561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003442066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001665436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004129424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000174023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.05945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.00438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
64.518
Magnitude:
107
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
26.38
Magnitude:
107
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Richard Lugar

Accession of these three democracies to NATO will eliminate immoral and destabilizing dividing lines in Europe. I point out, Mr. President, those lines are there -- not put there by us -- and extend stability into a region long troubled by conflict.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4214775749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0795727654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0556823448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0111789341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052098327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031533171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001290848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005277213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000176924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.27939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.06534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.876
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Richard Lugar

A stable and peaceful Europe will benefit all of Europe, including Russia and non-NATO countries. Expanding peace and stability in Europe lessens the chance of the United States again being pulled into conflicts in the region. NATO enlargement provides an opportunity for the alliance to be proactive in shaping a stable and strategic landscape in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4937085789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2254011342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.123561197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0369269488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031162686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0019894289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017489492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010043494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003340377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001800405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.31417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
62.431
Magnitude:
46
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
28.054
Magnitude:
46
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Lugar

Mr. President, it has been argued that we are rushing into 1992 enlargement. I have advocated, among others, expanding the NATO alliance since 1992. I have had countless discussions on the subject with colleagues here in the Senate and in the administration since that time. I have traveled to Europe and to the former Soviet Union many times in recent years, and the issue of NATO enlargement has been one of the most debated and talked about issues throughout that period of time.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0683469465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0383771316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003436274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008331502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003844264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002688555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.59408E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.29817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.606E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.3
Magnitude:
119
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Lugar

As an early advocate of enlargement, I do not agree that the Senate is rushing to expand NATO. Rather, I suggest that supporters and critics of enlargement have been engaged in a debate and discussion of this topic for at least 6 years -- hardly a hurried process. NATO enlargement has been endorsed by Congress each year since 1994. NATO enlargement was endorsed in the Contract With America as part of the 1996 Republican Presidential platform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.805
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0147594357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141151206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0120882258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070740112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033770506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006393598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001610008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.70041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.91592E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.38506E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.401E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
69.704
Magnitude:
82
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Richard Lugar

Mr. President, the Foreign Relations Committee held 12 hearings over the past 4 years to hear from nearly 50 supporters and opponents of the policy of enlargement. In fact, I held the first hearing on the subject as chairman of the Subcommittee on European Affairs of the Foreign Relations Committee. Not only has the Foreign Relations Committee held hearings and studied the subject, but so has the Armed Services Committee, Intelligence Committee, and Budget and Appropriations Committees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2566896146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0781567127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0276254024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145899437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0077529381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017151009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011930983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006388984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004876876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002484844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.27327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
62.34
Magnitude:
213
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.684
Magnitude:
213
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Lugar

These committee hearings have thoroughly examined concerns about NATO expansion, including projected cost, how we deal with Russia, and the future mission of NATO. The committee's resolution addresses all of these points and was reported by a vote of 16-2. Our chairman, Senator Helms, and distinguished ranking member, Senator Biden, have done an excellent job in constructing a very thoughtful and balanced resolution of ratification.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.762
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.8346708268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3214179538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1822140417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0264357281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0108011132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044997971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024110404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019036017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.35242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.26037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.7876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.559
Magnitude:
65
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
17.9
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Richard Lugar

If Senate committee hearings and deliberations are not enough, Senators Lott and Daschle organized a Senate NATO observer group, which had 28 members and met 17 times to study and discuss this important foreign policy initiative. NATO enlargement has received endorsements from every living U.S. Secretary of State, numerous former Secretaries of Defense and National Security Advisers, and more than 60 flag and general officers, including 5 distinguished former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1130729332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0514306128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099159923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047633705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025021434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012095958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002851058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001226682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.28434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.3491E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Richard Lugar

This has been a long, serious debate among Members of Congress, the administration, and our allies regarding the benefits and possible pitfalls of enlargement. There has been no rush to judgment. We are now entering the final stage of the process; namely, Senate debate and a vote on the merits of NATO enlargement. I have listened carefully to critics who suggest that there is no threat at the present time and thus we should not expand NATO now. They suggest there will be plenty of time to expand the alliance should a new enemy or threat appear on the horizon. I strongly disagree with that point of view. We have learned that the weapons used in Desert Storm were envisioned, planned, and produced in the 1970s. Thus, the systems which allowed us to triumph in the Persian Gulf are 20 to 25 years old.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
-0.868
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.664003985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0426530401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0340943632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151185013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060325841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0036939367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033849603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012418125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004337064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002585621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002577032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Richard Lugar

The organization and infrastructure to meet future threats must have a similar root structure. We must begin to construct an alliance which can meet the future and undetermined threats. Our military experts and top strategic thinkers believe an alliance which includes Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic will be better able to meet those challenges.
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)
0.99853
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6590698846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3253522562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0224513322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096407421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047039463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000345313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002208191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.72341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.757E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.91E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.11E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
72.572
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Richard Lugar

What might those challenges be? Perhaps the emergence of a hostile regional power, a threat from the Middle East or from North Africa, a resurgent imperialist Russia, nationalist or religious instability, or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.906
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0065433371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063947824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043389653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0032549964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001287353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009783677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000315185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.74529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7394E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.861
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Lugar

The systems needed to deter or defeat such future threats must begin to be constructed long before they can be expected to operate effectively. One cannot expect an alliance to be shelved during times of peace and simply dusted off when the threats emerge. The alliance must begin to lay the foundation which will prepare us to meet an uncertain future. In my mind, expanding the zone of peace and security in Europe and adding three new willing, enthusiastic members will contribute to that preparedness.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4337628372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0336873956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0178534974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0096011914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069113732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028086215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004211267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001382665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7205E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.727E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0406E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.241
Magnitude:
29
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
27.711
Magnitude:
29
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Richard Lugar

Four of our NATO allies -- Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Germany -- have already ratified the protocols of enlargement. It is time for the Senate to act and to show leadership on this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0648092828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0301057182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0190306237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051899926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003662211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034353663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013058932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004143286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.2574E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
27.029
Magnitude:
17
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Richard Lugar

NATO's open-door entrance policy established by article 10 of the Washington treaty -- which should not be misunderstood as an open-ended policy -- has given countries of Central and Eastern Europe the incentive to accelerate reforms, to settle disputes with neighbors, and to increase regional cooperation. They have done so magnificently.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.478
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0626264897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0281830027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0151480985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043280306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036225574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020705837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011767753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.45202E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0638E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
69.73
Magnitude:
48
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Lugar

To retract the open-door policy, as some have suggested, would risk undermining tremendous gains that have been made for peace throughout the region. The result of a "closed-door" policy would be the creation of new dividing lines across Europe. Those nations outside might become disillusioned and insecure and, thus, inclined to adopt the competitive and destabilizing security policies of Europe's past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.414
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0071271381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031014897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020010566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007721863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000635336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005587177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005272977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004630652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001737402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.434
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Lugar

NATO's decision to enlarge in stages recognizes that all new democracies and applicants in Europe are not equally ready or willing to be security allies. Some states may never be ready. At the same time, NATO must not prejudge the future or draw new lines in Europe by pre-emptively excluding or setting time lines for future cooperation or membership.
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
0.133
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
3.5071607679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.1362174526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.12847014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0575992453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0482767122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073884279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020412141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002581696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.17373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.82173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.343
Magnitude:
137
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Richard Lugar

The selection of future NATO members should depend on: (1) a determination by NATO members of their strategic interests; (2) NATO's perception of threats to security and stability; and (3) actions taken by prospective members to complete their democratic transitions and to harmonize their policies with NATO's political aims and security policies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1289038453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0221837952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0190450548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056213423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048419282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037524915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034069883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020759615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004065586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001592528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
36.475
Magnitude:
69
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.392
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.873
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Richard Lugar

This would clarify the security expectations of non-NATO members. It would make clear that it is the intention of the United States that NATO remain a serious defensive military alliance and not slip into a loose collective security society. It suggests that enlargement will be a careful, deliberate process, with consideration of all security interests. Finally, it draws again on the principle of reciprocity, both to encourage prospective members to align themselves with NATO's values and policies and to signal that threats will be counterproductive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
23.9283025265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
15.2132019401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
1.8021853641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.6394156963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.7688040379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0413855625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0246839074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012659752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011811275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005210392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.29962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.127
Magnitude:
82
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Richard Lugar

Intellectually, I can understand the concern that we must not allow the NATO Alliance to collapse under the strains, produced by multitudes of new members. But, neither can we seek a quick, painless remedy for serious debate and oversight of American foreign policy through "strategic pauses" or "NATO linkages". The best way to ensure the continued vitality of NATO is for the United States to consider and debate the qualifications and potential ramifications of new members on a country-by-country or a stage-by-stage basis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2019942272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0430014828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0317644124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0218184432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036374982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026295927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000956398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.57251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.33989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Richard Lugar

NATO's open-door policy has served the Alliance well for fifty years. The Senate has always and will retain its prerogatives and powers in the area of the North Atlantic Treaty and the Alliance. A two-thirds Senate majority is the best form of balance and oversight we can produce without treading on executive privilege.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0205626289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0079303711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012954937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011981838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010128349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008841725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005019098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002968167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002559387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.43203E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.158
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Richard Lugar

In the weeks leading up to the Alliance's Madrid summit in July 1997, many of our current European allies pushed for a larger initial number of states to join NATO. The President decided to keep the initial round to three members. This was not a popular decision with some of our allies, who had championed the cause of Slovenia and Romania. And while neither the Administration nor the Senate can prevent other current members of the Alliance from promoting the membership of additional states, both have the ability to prevent the accession of other candidates -- the Administration through its predominant voice in the North Atlantic Council and the Senate through its role in approving modifications to the North Atlantic Treaty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.801
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6438200362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0164943674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0142993871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006987026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002472948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001013211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.78551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.07332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.57272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.82054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Richard Lugar

Consequently, I do not believe a legislatively mandated pause is in the interest of this country, this institution, or the NATO Alliance.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9226903319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1613876317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0750196341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041148618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029400115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008514473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.90817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.12073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.4733E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4938E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.769E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.405
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Richard Lugar

Some propose that NATO enlargement be bound to the expansion of the European Union (EU). EU enlargement is highly desirable in its own right, but must not be a condition to NATO membership. It would restrict a trans-Atlantic Alliance led by the U.S. to the political exigencies of a strictly European organization.
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
-0.386
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
5.2642833441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1033211942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.046175989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0269073265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085306296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010499732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009550236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005283099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005200905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001190133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.027
Magnitude:
147
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Richard Lugar

I point out again, Mr. President, that NATO is the organization in which the United States is involved and in which we offer leadership, not the European union.
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
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3668435616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0209154518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0114820323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049406015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0041931089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026164054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014384329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002738865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001667286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.04357E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.98973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
66.217
Magnitude:
23
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Richard Lugar

The transfer of security decision-making power to an institution which has been unable to develop a common security policy and failed to stop the fighting in the former Yugoslavia would not bode well for the future of European security. The EU's decision-making procedures are notorious for being cumbersome and slow. Moreover, the consensus- building process they serve to tend to produce outcomes expressing the lowest common denominator. All of these traits are antithetical to the demands of a military alliance which places a premium on timely, decisive action rather than first meeting the test of political acceptability to a diverse relationship.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
-0.561
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1488028094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0623826927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0431920664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0242624388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006976298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006377566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009467262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004581424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.99514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.42051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.23804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.609
Magnitude:
32
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Richard Lugar

Finally, subordinating NATO to the EU in this manner would make the Alliance, not a cornerstone of European security, but an appendage. The role of the U.S., Canada, and Turkey, none of whom are members of the EU, would be significantly diminished in the enlargement process. This potential "back-door" approach to enlargement is fraught with dangers; I prefer the "front-door", the "open-door".
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
7.6391816139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0918623642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0514621439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0248896278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0204773256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.016151485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030160798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001421092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001159251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.26719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.01515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.378
Magnitude:
66
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Lugar

Critics assert that NATO enlargement repeats the mistake of the Versailles Treaty by mistreating Russia. One should be careful with historical analogies. NATO enlargement is not a punishment or isolation of Russia. During the period that NATO enlargement has proceeded, President Yeltsin was re-elected; reformers were elevated in government; President Yeltsin pledged to press for ratification of START II and then to pursue deeper nuclear arms reductions in START III; the Russian Duma approved the Chemical Weapons Convention; Russian troops continue their participation in Bosnia; the West has extended some $100 billion since 1991 to assist Russian democratic and economic reforms, and over $2 billion in weapons dismantlement and security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.352
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.3270377889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0382069498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0084185762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033371292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011250237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006533567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.8664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.337E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.553E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.295E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.797
Magnitude:
160
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Richard Lugar

NATOP members will continue to have both common and divergent interests with Russia, whether NATO enlarges or not. It is a mistake to view Russia solely as a reactive power and to blame its actions on Western behavior alone. There will be areas of collaboration and areas of discord in the relationship, and those distinctions will be determined by differences in geography, history, and economic standing, not by ideology as during the Cold War and not by NATO enlargement in the post-Cold War world. The only way to manage both areas of coincident and conflicting interests is by building bridges where possible and drawing lines where necessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.895
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0992047251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0804991752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005069371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020137912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010099249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001769088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001234938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.93397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.89466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.30809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
50.426
Magnitude:
97
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
33.358
Magnitude:
97
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Richard Lugar

Many reject NATO enlargement out of a desire to preserve a Russian sphere of influence. If Russia cannot accept the legitimate right of its neighbors to choose their security arrangements, a policy they embraced in the NATO-Russia Founding Act, then NATO's role in the region will prove even more important.
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
0.458
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1368835103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0756707159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0308471237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040509305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038520815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036522364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034074405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001202027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006997002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006366249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001373686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.665
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Lugar

Some critics believe that NATO enlargement is somehow condemning the START II Treaty and cooperative U.S.-Russian nuclear dismantlement activities to the dustbin of history. I do not believe this is the case. Russia's recent ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention would indicate that the linkage between NATO enlargement and arms control is more political than strategic.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0116804666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102849765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075555014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065382286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005437972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003379858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.68587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.47783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.46136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0267E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
71.125
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.153
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Richard Lugar

Many Russians, including liberal Duma members, simply do not like the START II Treaty. They believe the Russian side was out-negotiated by the Americans, and oppose it whether NATO expands or not.
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
-0.01
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.152817904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0624680775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0168080442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061653132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047416022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037072161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002360922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001426602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.97794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.71153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.97835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.793
Magnitude:
133
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.659
Magnitude:
133
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Lugar

What is at issue among Russian arms control specialists is whether the United States can be convinced to pay some additional price for mutual strategic nuclear arms control reductions that the Russians themselves will have to undertake with or without a treaty. Continued statements about the dire consequences that will accompany NATO enlargement become the means by which they hope to induce the U.S. to go to a START III agreement sooner rather than later.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0185884623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096832722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0084669307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076740427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068600639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021468952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007971729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.05617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.58631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.10504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7745E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.154
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.982
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Richard Lugar

Perceived START II inequities constitute by far the primary reason for the reluctance of many Duma members and defense specialists to ratify the START II Treaty, not continuing, deep-seated resentment of NATO enlargement. It is not simply the nationalists but the so-called liberals in the Russian foreign policy elite who believe that START II, as currently written, is not in Russia's national interest. The latter would also propose to substantially modify the START III elements of the Helsinki joint statement agreed to by Presidents Clinton and Yeltsin, arguing that the March 1997 START III principles do not go far enough to guarantee that Russia's smaller strategic forces of the future will be able to reliably deter the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.826
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0143351426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0053860334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004566582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019018686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013200069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005739069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001116486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.84856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3716E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9482E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.013E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
79.363
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Richard Lugar

At the very time that prominent Russian "arms controllers" are publicly laying the blame for lack of Duma ratification of START II at the feet of an expanding NATO, they are privately probing to determine how far the United States would be willing to go in further lowering warhead ceilings through START III, realizing that Russia cannot realistically afford to maintain the proposed START II strategic force levels. They want to drive the warhead ceiling down to a figure that Russia can afford! They are urging the beginning of START III negotiations as soon as possible, in part, they say, to improve the prospects for Russian ratification of START II. They are arguing, in short, that the entire strategic arms control dialogue is foundering, not because of NATO enlargement, but because the U.S. insists on waiting for START II ratification before beginning formal negotiations on START III.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.212
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0433062058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079080557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012496594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004912656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003560797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001622397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001354895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001290569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.52671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.75005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.60935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.133
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.237
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Richard Lugar

It is not so much NATO expansion that is eating away at the U.S.- Russia strategic relationship. Rather, it is Russian weakness and the desire of some Russians either to stop the strategic nuclear arms reduction process at START I levels, or to convince American statesmen and political leaders, in part through a "guilt trip" over NATO enlargement, that a better deal needs to be offered to the Russian side -- either in order to secure ratification of the START II Treaty or to supersede it with a START III agreement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0370590016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0239558227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0128424974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0101525904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027547536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017129694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016766915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010239805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010098007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004739836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001451481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
46.771
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.122
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Richard Lugar

There is nothing inherently inconsistent between a strong, healthy U.S.-Russian relationship and an expanding NATO. Too many Americans critics of NATO enlargement who posit this as an either/or choice fail to understand the nature of the debate within the Russian Federation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.028294709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0198725204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0077892277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049914004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034590652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027321101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025622114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012204437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001777335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4144E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.049
Magnitude:
99
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
38.529
Magnitude:
99
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ashcroft). The Senator from Minnesota.
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
0.0057207664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023357838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.000893069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003859144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003646267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003610857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001916839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.17505E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5282E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9598E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.309E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.631
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Rod Grams

Mr. President, Ronald Reagan once remarked that:
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
Violence
0.0689061009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0442849123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0264535047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152217675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006024852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013043089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003670981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002270327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001141365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.15127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.373
Magnitude:
9
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Rod Grams

Mr. President, with the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet empire, we must face the challenge of maintaining a zone of stability in Central Europe while preserving the freedom and independence of these democratic states. Enlarging NATO to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic is not an easy answer, but it is a simple answer. Most importantly, it is a simple answer that is in the best interest of the United States.
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
0.958
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0277905609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.026269877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0230228645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077032018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055764933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015215022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009396867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001160309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.63497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.01837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.67388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
39.495
Magnitude:
29
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Rod Grams

This is not the first time that the Senate has considered the merits of NATO enlargement. NATO added new members on three other occasions, bringing Germany, Greece, Turkey, and Spain into the fold. With each addition, the military capability of NATO increased, and the stability of Europe was enhanced. I am confident that the inclusion of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic in NATO will have the same effect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2010579454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1555280411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1539109042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0299111445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100529585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056414479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009987884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007906066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.31295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.14925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.39521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
71.644
Magnitude:
81
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Rod Grams

This round of NATO expansion, however, is significant in that these are the first candidates for NATO membership to be considered that were part of the Soviet bloc. Nearly a decade after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we have a chance to right the historical wrong of Yalta, and firmly anchor Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic in the West. While the accession of these three nations to full NATO membership should not be supported for moral reasons alone, our moral obligation to these countries should not be ignored. We must look at NATO expansion not just as a way to make up for past mistakes, but as a chance to secure the gains of freedom and democracy and ensure that they will never again be encroached.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4064663313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.040358465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0310788222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0069676884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053698219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034299192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003061385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002533326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.12475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.05205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.11154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
55.081
Magnitude:
136
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.379
Magnitude:
136
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
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Rod Grams

NATO expansion offers the United States a remarkable opportunity to be proactive in shaping the strategic landscape of Europe. That this opportunity is a result of peace, and not the spoils of war, is a tribute to the effectiveness of NATO over nearly 50 years. It is not a responsibility that we should take lightly; it is not a responsibility that we can shirk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1873748377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1812346512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0371675153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266335381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0165446778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.012926411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004388121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002135535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.04647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7647E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.836
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Rod Grams

In conclusion, Mr. President, this Resolution of Ratification provides the Senate with a historic opportunity to shape the strategic landscape of Europe.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.8774099648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2762952587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0595409074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0227674405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0203666481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008246344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002220816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.59836E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4755E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0458E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.12
Magnitude:
47
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Rod Grams

At the end of the Cold War, there was a lot of discussion about the "peace dividend" -- the financial savings which would accrue from the end of the superpower rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Well, the expansion of NATO reflects the true "peace dividend" -- the extension of a zone of security to codify the gains of freedom and democracy for three more nations and ensure that they will never again be encroached.
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
0.958
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
23.4284281731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.0422497988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1790623646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0384589308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0278297724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0192607273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0085095395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001958491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013015913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.44479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.24964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
86.557
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Rod Grams

Mr. President, the United States has a national security interest in assuring the stability of Central Europe. I am convinced that the best way to do that is to enlarge NATO to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
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
0.949
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1574467518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1394749037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.079366297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0288154988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0115050803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0071048526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049863669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000860203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000159093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001030266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.63995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
62.965
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.461
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Rod Grams

As Czech President Vaclav Havel, a man who I respect and admire, has warned, "If the West does not stabilize the East the East will destabilize the West." Mr. President, we have an obligation to our troops stationed in Europe and to future generations of Americans to do everything in our power to make sure it is the West which stabilizes the East and war will never again be precipitated by a power vacuum in Central Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.7435116693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2552188002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.044754488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0357173674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068938505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001793392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005118823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000464995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002262744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001780073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
83.505
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Rod Grams

Mr. President, I will cast my vote in favor of expanding NATO to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, recognizing that this is one of the most important votes that I will take in the Senate. I urge my colleagues to do the same. 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)
0.51083
VADER
0.581
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1424665563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0753961504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0327501853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0197415648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0191085899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0081578117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045199246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002400739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001016522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.36209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.47285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.87
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Rod Grams

Mr. KYL 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
0.0439454627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0245204108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064551437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004638925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029303963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009368752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003750048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.03608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.5336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8042E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4336E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.136
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.3418594832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0425082253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0176987305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100156038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028681721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008304563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006463179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.47777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.816E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2463E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.303
Magnitude:
158
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Jon Kyl

I thank the Senator from Connecticut for allowing me about 20 seconds. May I also say to the Senator from Minnesota, who has just spoken, and the Senator from Indiana that I subscribe to their remarks and appreciate the strength of their statements.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.4478260428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.4302133583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.122243946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0369544345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0168658866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005816247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004234302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.31743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.07233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.30047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.251
Magnitude:
13
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.101
Magnitude:
13
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Jon Kyl

Mr. President, the United States Senate today has the rare opportunity to right a historical wrong. In the years immediately following World War II, Europe was forcibly divided. As the United States helped to rebuild the nations of Western Europe, the nations of Central and Eastern Europe were subjugated under the heavy hand of Soviet domination. To counter this Soviet expansion into Europe, the United States and its Western European allies forged the most effective defense alliance in modern history, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The military and political strength of this alliance made it the guarantor of an unprecedented period of peace in Western Europe and contributed significantly to the eventual demise of the Soviet Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4436413292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1416573999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0315354206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082389604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074733252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072319141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005404362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001388134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.42636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.47239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.32
Magnitude:
99
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Jon Kyl

Today, the nations of Central and Eastern Europe are free, and three of them -- Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic -- are seeking to take advantage of an opportunity denied them following World War II, the opportunity to join NATO, an alliance described by Harvard Professor Samuel Huntington as "the security organization of Western civilization [whose] primary purpose [in the post-Cold War world] is to defend and preserve that civilization." It is my hope that the United States Senate will grant them this opportunity -- an opportunity that these nations deserve and have earned.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0700600222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1710541779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0292386598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0187220998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101366095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028411478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003193361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.97169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.696
Magnitude:
70
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.7
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Jon Kyl

In the years following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, these three nations have demonstrated a commitment to the Western ideals embodied by the NATO alliance. Their dogged pursuit of democratic institutions, free market economies, and human freedom will serve to remind the existing members of NATO what it means to be a part of the Western world. Indeed, their dedication to these ideals is all the more zealous because they know first hand what it is like to suffer under a regime that denies its citizens basic human freedom.
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
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7395239547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0461192394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0341493549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032958906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017697759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016135456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000334263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002245628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001192916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.09441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.94554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
47.027
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
46.447
Magnitude:
68
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Jon Kyl

The enlargement of the NATO alliance to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic serves America's national interests. The essence of the U.S. national interest in the world is promoting the security, well-being, and expansion of the community of nations that respect their citizens' democratic rights. Although this is a moral policy, it is not an entirely altruistic one. The freedom, prosperity, and security of Americans -- our standard of living and our domestic civil liberties -- all are enhanced and bolstered when this community of free nations grows bigger and stronger, especially when it does so in Europe, where our closest allies and our most profound interests are concentrated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
6.9235451519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0299360807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0284528243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125198232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068251153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058697187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016370615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.77427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5566E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3327E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
75.104
Magnitude:
45
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46

Jon Kyl

The enlargement of NATO will also send a clear message to any power who may wish to interfere with the ongoing process of democratization in Europe: you will not succeed, so do not even try.
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
0.566
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.2138414234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1598174218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0432434812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0345987617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0224514602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005042713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026531019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002136902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.89264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.73475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5202E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.614
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Jon Kyl

I know that the enlargement of NATO will not be free. Clearly, additional financial resources will be required on the part of all NATO members -- old and new alike. These new costs must be shared equitably by all allies. Although enlargement will ultimately require an increased financial commitment by the United States, I believe that the substantial dividends that will accrue to the U.S. from enlargement justify our strong support for this endeavor.
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
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.3188543767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1606950187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0836602703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0193063999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059306134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007318917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002125863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001273188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.9497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
76.91
Magnitude:
95
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jon Kyl

I urge my colleagues to support the admission of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to NATO, so that, as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright recently noted, "three nations who have long been our allies in spirit will become our allies in fact." It is the right thing to do, and it serves our national interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
11.8586927652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.148173573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081988255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060406142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036922673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033207099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004640962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004421795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002743633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.50509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.633
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Jon Kyl

Mr. President, I call up an amendment which is at the desk.
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
7.560493052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6529321894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1731996192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1443776418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074636824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035880563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018941002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017849989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001737364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.61613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
79.593
Magnitude:
93
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.2804085147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2236038446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0894936617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0569815573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0164277211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001770897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002206122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002104734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000186642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001027301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.84706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
59.843
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Jon Kyl

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with.
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
0.0541208312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125892941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098520701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032939108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032118005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010301796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001749849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.14456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2469E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4889E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
44.09
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.343
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

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
0.1857239287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268884498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0108886627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060619717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049379258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019244171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004254594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.80808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.56037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7185E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0714E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.281
Magnitude:
23
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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

Jon Kyl

Mr. President, I, again, thank the Senator from Connecticut.
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
0.0152021428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0121443176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032395037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016587217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007002763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006419699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001763643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.98292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.157E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.471E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.75
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.173
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
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
Moderation
Sexual
0.0225740907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037809335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027165865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024556261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00175722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.06028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.70194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.02893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
62.906
Magnitude:
104
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.237
Magnitude:
104
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joseph Lieberman

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
0.4601612687
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)
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

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, I rise to support the resolution calling upon the Senate to advise and consent to the ratification of the Protocols of the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 on the Accession of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0203619085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0190021747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037455309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029063285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011462142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009736051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000444038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001079499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.5314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.36236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4644E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joseph Lieberman

This is an important debate, an important week for this Chamber, for this country, for our alliance with our friends in Europe and, indeed, for global security. I appreciate very much the quality of the debate and the thoughtfulness of it as it has proceeded this afternoon. I must say that I am honored to be part of this debate and grateful to my constituents in Connecticut for giving me the chance to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0284504116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140041302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063149113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001802471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007780734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006881951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004195893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001275818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.61814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.07997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6873E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
84.872
Magnitude:
85
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joseph Lieberman

It is a debate that looks backward and forward, and its significance goes in both directions.
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
0.1613156521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1333117834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.055473973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0379587698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008107302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069627393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018473642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008059261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007362047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001900979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001875127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joseph Lieberman

Looking backward in our history and in the history of Europe, it could well be said that the enlargement of NATO to now encompass these first three countries that lived under Soviet domination is a ratification of the end of the cold war. It is a validation that we have learned the lessons of that war.
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
-0.785
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0037099606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034987101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026986179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026793929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004251892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003633216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002773476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.77778E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6918E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1482E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joseph Lieberman

Looking forward, it is, in my opinion, and respectfully, directly at odds with those who oppose expansion and spoke earlier this afternoon, it is the best step that we can take to protect and sustain the peace and freedom that now has broken out across the European Continent. So I appreciate very much the opportunity to participate in this debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0175261288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0127218198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005015764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045784334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021868926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005234078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002822398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001118853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.03808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.286
Magnitude:
30
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.984
Magnitude:
30
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, there are three principles, three values, three ideas, three purposes that I want to speak about this afternoon in supporting NATO enlargement. They are freedom, collective defense and the promotion of peace. Each of those three, I think, speaks powerfully on behalf of the need to enlarge NATO, on the wisdom of that move.
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
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.013408922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034584122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014253823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005015567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004770869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002804628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002791374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001219562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.43069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.76275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.2889E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.973
Magnitude:
82
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joseph Lieberman

I want to speak particularly about freedom, because that principle may be lost in the strategic discussions and in the practical and tactical concerns that people in the circle may have about the effect of NATO enlargement.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.539
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0243141723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042199819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004052198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0033698834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020898126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004277095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.12011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.7714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.33829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.87238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.19409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
55.14
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.206
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joseph Lieberman

Freedom is at the heart of what it means to be an American. Freedom is at the heart of the American experience, and it is at the center of NATO and the NATO experience. The quest for freedom is what drove the founders of our country here, and they, in turn, were motivated by their faith, by their own quest for personal freedom and by the understanding their faith gave them that they expressed at the very outset of the Declaration of Independence, that all of us are created equal and we are blessed with certain rights -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- not by any assemblage of our fellow human beings, legislators, lawyers, philosophers, but we are endowed with those rights to freedom by our Creator. Freedom, the pulsating, motivating principle of the American experience, expressed in the declaration, fought for throughout our history, fought for particularly in this century in two great and terrible wars in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6129
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6129
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.36688
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0402271195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053025447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037703263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032254498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020325062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015997392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.2656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0794E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1108E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.447E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.765E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.874
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
34.367
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Joseph Lieberman

After the second of those, when another threat arose to freedom in Europe from Soviet communism, the leaders of the Western European countries and the leader of the United States at that time, President Harry Truman, saw the need to come together in a military alliance, NATO, to protect what had been won, the freedom that had been won during the Second World War and to try to roll back the advance of tyranny and communism that had begun to occur in Europe under Soviet domination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.018918344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072970317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027169388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013311492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009800888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007053904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003426786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001464891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52055E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.19E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
76.426
Magnitude:
131
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joseph Lieberman

That is what NATO is all about. Yes, I understand it is a military alliance, but it is a military alliance in defense of a principle, and that principle is freedom, individual human dignity and worth, as expressed in our Declaration, as I described a moment ago.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0157025774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0128306492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003820983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031982479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023301951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017880791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000692009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.88435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.70939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.26716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
28.141
Magnitude:
82
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
22.891
Magnitude:
82
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joseph Lieberman

Political freedom, religious freedom, the right to express oneself, the right to pursue one's own economic well-being without being dictated to by a central government -- that is what NATO is about, a military alliance in defense of a principle. And that is what the cold war was about, not just a clash of blocs or power groupings; it was a great clash of ideas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0034310411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031523941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012616917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003512157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003034698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001469146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.70676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.83325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.364E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.923E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.241E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
55.237
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.348
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joseph Lieberman

Freedom against tyranny, the right of the individual against the right of the state to dictate to the individual; state-controlled economy against market economies. And freedom won, individual dignity won, market economies won. It is a remarkable story whose heroes are numberless, the soldiers in NATO who stood guard over those decades of the cold war, the proud and effective leaders of the Western democracies, the people who understood what was at risk and stood side by side in defense of these principles.
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
0.985
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0379413861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0229262179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046197871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039070808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003814961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020818081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008529638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002525911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8924E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.63826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3572E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.919
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.214
Magnitude:
55
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joseph Lieberman

In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell. The Soviet Union began to collapse, and the countries that lived under its domination, not just the people of Russia, among whom there are so many heroes who brought this about, but the people in the constituent countries of the former Soviet Union who had lived under tyranny, whose national identities had been temporarily erased, at least from public expression, certainly not from within their own conscience, whose right to worship as they wished had been suppressed and stifled, whose drive to better themselves by working to build a better life for their family, to profit, to achieve success was undermined, was crushed by the power of the bloated bureaucratic Communist state.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
0.905
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0480452029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.029392296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0102026403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0093384813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002171837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020913276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002003862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000182569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.08498E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.7378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.455
Magnitude:
19
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Joseph Lieberman

Those people who were suddenly freed, freed by the collapse of the Soviet Union, understood what the cold war was about, understood it was about freedom and understood what NATO is about. That is why they have come to us to ask for inclusion.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2855721861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0680056401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0368271401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005143648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003960408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003423412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001975232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000141132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.66802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8198E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.588
Magnitude:
24
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.834
Magnitude:
24
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joseph Lieberman

After all those years of living in effective slavery, they have turned to us and said, "By the grace of God and good leadership and faith, now we have the opportunity to express our national will, our individual selves to be free, to prosper," and they have turned to NATO and not to the European Union, as some of my colleagues would urge them to do, because they understand what the past was about and what the future is going to be about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0364952604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0276252715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041675597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041616102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014803583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000751371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001715814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001591321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001413734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.61224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.74187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.988
Magnitude:
38
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.332
Magnitude:
38
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joseph Lieberman

Yes, NATO is a military alliance, but it is a military alliance in defense of a principle, which is freedom, and freedom and security precede commerce.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0158361901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010909616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022617673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015039844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014236476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012445797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008712845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.14146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.43123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.35253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joseph Lieberman

Of course, inclusion in the European Union is important. But these countries now knocking at the door of the family of freedom, asking to become members of our community of freedom, they understand the significance of NATO.
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
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1243045903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0766537152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0135281283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087626744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034085904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000987967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004791762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001740933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001237007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
55.447
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
21.252
Magnitude:
59
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joseph Lieberman

(Mr. GRAMS assumed the Chair.) And for us, who for years during the cold war would speak out across the Iron Curtain that dropped in the middle of Europe and say to the people in the suppressed countries -- we used to call them the people of the captive nations; they were captives -- "Rise up. Be strong. Have faith. A day will come when the Soviet Union will collapse or be defeated. You will have your opportunity to be free and we will welcome you into the community of free nations." That is what they are asking. Will we now turn our backs on them and the principle, the idea, the value of freedom that motivated us throughout the cold war and motivates them today? I hope not. I do not think so. I do not believe we will.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0070829963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0069246918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001573084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010637577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002998976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002728382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001225501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.20415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.14847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5092E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.456E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
49.561
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.694
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, collective defense is the second reason why we ought to expand the NATO alliance to embrace these three nations and keep the door open for others as they meet the tests, the standards.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0243351154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0154865222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048618931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026577411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023175273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018731282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003144297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.23573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.83275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.21307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.36618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.08
Magnitude:
50
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joseph Lieberman

NATO, from the outset, was a military alliance to provide for the collective defense, to protect member nations from attack from an outside enemy. It was started quite clearly as a defensive alliance against Soviet aggression. We had hundreds of thousands of troops in Europe ourselves to protect our allies and ultimately ourselves from that danger.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.484
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.164661312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0356250064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0148099338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00351977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009682513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003525641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003349094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.60585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.58058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.15822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4474E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
70.107
Magnitude:
68
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joseph Lieberman

Now, times have changed. Fortunately, the threat of aggression from the East is not there. Some say that an alliance, a military alliance can only last as long as the threat that engendered it. Now that that threat is gone, some say NATO really ultimately will dissipate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.908
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0194451437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0169820909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0073622854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012543782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004279821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002861144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.58385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.61718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8796E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.60749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.158
Magnitude:
80
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
41.341
Magnitude:
80
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joseph Lieberman

Well, would that it were so that there were not threats in the world that should tie the member nations and those who choose to be added to NATO together in common defense. My colleagues have mentioned them. I will only repeat them very briefly. Today, the threats may be more from the south of NATO than from the east, from weapons of mass destruction, from terrorism, from threats via ballistic missiles.
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
-0.928
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.56727021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1743645058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1537428121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111281704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020188618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008462154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007729577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002961783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.095E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
72.446
Magnitude:
59
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joseph Lieberman

We may well -- hopefully soon -- work with our allies in NATO to form a regional missile defense to protect member nations from the threats posed by the high-tech war that we and our allies face.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.5439881235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1459238934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.02447062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095995994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017322076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015823962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015099211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012388603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004545984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001628701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001544811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
50.383
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.995
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joseph Lieberman

So I would say, unfortunately, though security is greater than it was on the European Continent during the cold war, there is still much to worry about. A strong NATO, working together, surely can provide a better defense against those common enemies than nations alone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.05
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0195171786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069644862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047750673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008415221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005703734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003539768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002642954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.99968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.786E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
69.252
Magnitude:
32
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.836
Magnitude:
32
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joseph Lieberman

In fact, Mr. President, though the NATO treaty, as originally stated -- article V -- talked about each member being obliged to defend and protect member states who might be attacked, it talked about focus on conflict within the area that is NATO. Clearly in our times some of those threats may come from outside -- threats to security of the member nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2849955577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.104794011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0151888846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098508957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028471553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018611714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003463614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003388217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001360816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.21217E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.80061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.982
Magnitude:
37
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.014
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joseph Lieberman

It was not so many years ago -- it was 1990 and 1991 -- when Saddam Hussein drove his Iraqi Army into Kuwait, threatening not just the independence of that small country, but the energy supply on which not only we but our European allies and others depend. The gulf war, Operation Desert Storm, was not explicitly a NATO action, but it was surely NATO in the experience that we had together within NATO. That was not only the place on which the defense and counteroffensive against Saddam could be fashioned and formed, but it was where over those many decades we had learned to work so well together.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0693606737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151003624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112273599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037283859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032640015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032082404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000254903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.10055E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0008E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5274E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.06
Magnitude:
77
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joseph Lieberman

So, in fact, I view the enlargement of NATO in our time, the post- cold war time, as the best step that the United States can take to bring others to share our burden of world leadership. We say repeatedly we are not going to be the policemen of the world, but the fact is that we are the world's only remaining global superpower, and responsibility and interests come with that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1171423472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0390331785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0156334223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0150623993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092030743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017568564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013690831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001278916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5979E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.31
Magnitude:
40
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joseph Lieberman

Our alliance in NATO is a place in which we can find allies to share the burden when a threat affects the security of the United States and other member nations of the NATO alliance and organization. The three nations that seek accession to NATO, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic, have already helped us in Bosnia and elsewhere. Some helped during the gulf war. They add 200,000 troops to the NATO forces on the European Continent, providing hope that less will be asked of the United States, or at least we will only be asked in a more proportionate way when these three nations and perhaps others in the future are added.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.051769492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013821348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066968685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035143396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026539623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018580857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011126626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.83292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.7849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
40.486
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.515
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Joseph Lieberman

The third reason why I support this resolution so strongly, Mr. President, is the promotion of peace. That is to remember that NATO from the outset was never just a defensive alliance. It was always an organization which was aimed at promoting peace among its members, not just to bring its members together in alliance to protect them against outside threats. But acknowledging the war-torn history of Europe, feeling still the pain, the sting, the horror of the two World Wars that preceded it, NATO was formed to create an organization in which common interests could be stressed, yes, through military alliance, but through the sharing of opportunities and challenges. It has worked magnificently in that regard, and it will work even better in this post-cold war period to bring nations formerly under Soviet domination in Central and Eastern Europe within that zone of peace, within that community of which peace will be promoted and conflict will be avoided. That is the record of the now almost five decades of NATO in terms of the amity, the civility, the cordiality of the relations among previous enemies, now members, of NATO, and it will continue to play that role as we expand NATO to other countries on the European Continent. The fact is that it has already begun to happen in anticipation of this effort to accede to NATO membership of the three we are focused on today. And other nations hoping for NATO membership have begun to resolve long-standing conflicts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.31818
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.31818
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64355
VADER
0.99
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0842954614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0420662196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106366868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050031427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038035905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036336362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003922692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.16001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.66E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.314E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.144E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.915
Magnitude:
51
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
73

Joseph Lieberman

The conflict between the Hungarians and the Romanians comes to mind. That is the drive -- the momentum will be on the side of conflict resolution among the member states of NATO and those who choose to become members in promoting peace on the European continent and again learning the lessons of the war-torn history of Europe.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.176504001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0635693315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.031740978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0122376543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074232943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014878624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00105398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002598453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001003318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.21389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
53.857
Magnitude:
68
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.663
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, a final word about Russia. It is from within Russia that the Soviet Union and communism that I have spoken of and the denial of freedom began. It is from within Russia under the historic progressive leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev and from within the hearty and heroic band who resisted tyranny even as it began to rear its head again after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. It is from within Russia that this historic change began.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1700326451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.076311233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0167171776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0097196098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0085425563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068173424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045261917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000935322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004413053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004180894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001073437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.643
Magnitude:
21
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joseph Lieberman

It began, as I said earlier, and occurred because of the steadfastness, the sense of purpose, the heroism of people in the NATO alliance and Western Europe and the United States, and it began after a long period of suffering by those who lived within Russia and within the member states of the former Soviet Union under Soviet domination.
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0672576833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0250322279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013141142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036521145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035787336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026638971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015315032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.99283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.48168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.09909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.778E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
69.791
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.205
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joseph Lieberman

It has to be a central tenet of priority of our foreign and defense policy to develop good relations with Russia. We have worked mightily at that. But I must say, as I hear some of those who oppose expansion, enlargement of NATO, who are prepared to blame enlargement of NATO on anything that goes wrong in Russia, I simply cannot accept that prediction. Those who foresee the most dire consequences of NATO enlargement, including, as some have suggested here, the heightened possibility of nuclear war -- I simply do not see it. These arguments in some ways seem more psychoanalytical than geopolitical, more psychological than strategic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2890759846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0484739576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.024322336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0194767621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097210286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046783753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017484606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001411545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.21261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6915E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.838
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.554
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Joseph Lieberman

Yes, I know that Russia has struggled and has much work to do. I simply echo and embrace by association the comments of the Senator from Indiana, Mr. Lugar, on this course. The fact is that Russia has come some distance in spite of the challenges it has faced. It has sustained a democratically elected government. It has fought off attempts to create denials of freedom within the country. If there is a threat to the continued movement forward of freedom within Russia, if there is a threat that will somehow raise the possibility of nuclear conflict with Russia, it is not the enlargement of NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1377585693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0287940755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008031055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052118801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043428445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007196116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004861329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001136039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5626E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1433E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.576E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.539
Magnitude:
23
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
37.745
Magnitude:
23
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Joseph Lieberman

I must say, as I speak to members of the Russian Government and private citizens, including businesspeople and think-tank people, I know there are some in the political community who are opposed to the enlargement of NATO, but honestly I do not find it to be the priority of concern that some on this floor have suggested.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0206526631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014791885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083474544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066025947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016548616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013684057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011920474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003445067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.98241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.74244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.61744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.918
Magnitude:
48
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.702
Magnitude:
48
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joseph Lieberman

The fact is, as the Senator from Minnesota, Mr. Grams, said, every poll I have seen taken in Russia shows that the people list NATO enlargement far down in their itemization of concerns they have about Western behavior. Think about how we and our people would feel if we were in Russia. What would be more important to us -- that NATO is about to accept Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic into this alliance or that I am not getting my paycheck for working at the shipyard, or I am not getting my pensioners' check as a retired person, or my children's education is not as good as it used to be? Those are the things that the Russians are focused on. Those are the threats to stability if it exists within the Soviet Union. Those constitute the ground in which a more aggressive and warlike leadership might -- I hope never will -- but might arise again in Russia, not NATO enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
0.355
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0269633863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102252845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006179652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020890691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014120408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008959942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004668114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.09371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.01848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9487E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.807E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
80.4
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Joseph Lieberman

It simply, respectfully, does not make sense to me that that is the case. I have said before we have worked hard at building good relations with Russia. The Founding Act creates an institutionalized relationship between Russia and NATO that some feel actually goes too far. I think it is appropriately balanced.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0301560765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172344458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0142531717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0096587872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004060987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021619613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004663198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004539139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003720712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.72629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.33388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
84.442
Magnitude:
102
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joseph Lieberman

The relationship between President Clinton, President Yeltsin, Vice President Gore, former Prime Minister Chernomyrdin, and presumably the new Prime Minister Kiriyenko, is very strong. If we have had a shortcoming in our policy, in our post-cold war reaction to Russia that may have squandered an opportunity, which is a phrase that one of those who opposed NATO enlargement spoke about earlier, it is not to enlarge NATO, it is that we did not rush in early enough and broadly enough to help the Russians build their economy in the period after the Berlin Wall fell.
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
0.633
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0483173382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0480728253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0188765785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176491012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136190007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0118845979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0085846863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003211102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008686495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3311E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.002
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Joseph Lieberman

There were some great voices at that time -- late President Nixon, most prominently at that point, speaking to the historic opportunity we had. The truth is what we delivered was timid, was weak, was insufficient. If we squandered an opportunity, it was at that moment when, as some said, we might well in our own self-interest have adopted the equivalent of a Marshall Plan for Russia, encouraging and creating incentives for American businesses to go over and invest there and create opportunity. Not enough of that has happened. Very little of that has happened. It is in that neglect that we planted the seeds that might -- again we hope and pray never will -- grow into a less democratic, more aggressive Russian, but not NATO, enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0256085274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225597178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058756996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005353149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052298132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009271074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003262649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003252301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.984E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.039
Magnitude:
96
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.083
Magnitude:
96
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Joseph Lieberman

Let us come back to this. So much of the opposition to this enlargement is based on the effect it will have on Russia. That is what I said earlier, and I say respectfully, this becomes an argument more in psychoanalysis than in geopolitics or reality. NATO is a defensive alliance. NATO has no hostile intent on Russia. Does Russia fear military aggression from Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland? Of course not. So why do we yield to what we see or fear may be the opposition within Russia to the enlargement of NATO? When we do that, when we yield, we do something far more damaging. That is, we forget the principle I spoke about at the beginning, which is freedom. We forget what Winston Churchill said about that Iron Curtain falling in the middle of Europe. We forget what Harry Truman spoke to us when he joined in the creation of NATO, as he watched the Soviet threat in Europe against freedom. We forget what President Kennedy did at the Berlin Wall in the confrontation of Berlin in the 1960s. We forget what President Reagan said about the evil empire. Why was it evil? Because it denied its people freedom. And we forget we fought that cold war over an arbitrary, dictatorial, unnatural division in Europe which denied the principle of freedom, the line Stalin forced in Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.35135
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.35135
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.71295
VADER
-0.987
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4601615015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.179348106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425443799
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
0.0032857883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290317
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)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
68
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57

Joseph Lieberman

So will we now, because of our fear -- strange for a victor, the world's global superpower, to have such fear -- will we now redraw that line by shutting people in Central and Eastern Europe out of the community of free nations? I don't believe we will. I am confident that more than the necessary number of our colleagues here in the Senate will see the historic opportunity we have to validate the end of the cold war, to uphold the principle on which it was at fault, and to create the conditions for peace and security in Europe among the member nations of NATO as those members expand and together between them, in a free, secure, and strong Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0163710996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061085462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00589255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049879603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028359447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000837618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005642684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004751933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.998E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. President, I close with words of one of the heroes of the century and certainly the heroes of the post-cold-war period, Vaclav Havel, who wrote almost a year ago in the New York Times, May 13, 1997:
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
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0243584203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0223753173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027245309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007388542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006922855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004707877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.9313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.26518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.78773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.761E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Joseph Lieberman

That is what this debate is about. I look forward to the dialog as it continues this week. It is a critically important debate, and I hope that we will join it directly and not hesitate to speak forcefully but, of course, respectfully to one another. That much is at stake here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.769
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0141406359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069076108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0064032458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011495639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011295367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004160478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003972328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.90847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.07685E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1932E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joseph Lieberman

I thank the Chair and 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
0.0678645622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0383957959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0250647572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072735216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006302242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003910351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003249759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001950519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.34499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Joseph Lieberman

Mr. ASHCROFT 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
0.081302179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0316844147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037135815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033333439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012389359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010891605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010510962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001479205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5126E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2299E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.559E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
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 (Mr. Roberts). The distinguished Senator from Missouri is recognized.
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
Violence
0.125313981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0578593928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0107774918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053409978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025361003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023877468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011448453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005630412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2288E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
66.952
Magnitude:
117
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Ashcroft

Mr. President, I am happy to have this opportunity to rise and discuss some of the ramifications of the proposed expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A number of issues have received attention, and it is appropriate that we focus on those issues and give them very, very close scrutiny. The cost of enlargement, for instance, deserves our attention; the political and strategic benefits or deficits that of new NATO members deserves our attention; and finally, the effect of NATO expansion on the relationship of the United States with the Soviet Union deserve the Senate's full attention.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7018488366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.196402194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1520153019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0288388605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037537946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030302668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007044654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002269888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.07036E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.87142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1796E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
71.85
Magnitude:
39
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

John Ashcroft

But while all these issues are important, I think in some respects they divert inquiry into a fundamental issue regarding NATO's future, and that is, "What is the purpose of the organization?" Is the purpose of the organization being altered inappropriately? Is it being transitioned away from that for which it was initially called into existence?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.563
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0246876472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0202270763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080741498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014077838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012273195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003544541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001187547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0136E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
83.666
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

John Ashcroft

The expansion of NATO and the question about whether it should or should not be expanded is significant. But defining the purpose of the organization is even more significant.
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
0.434
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.225964631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0366567023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0248387048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039222035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006125225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000595045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004617717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001482847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0385E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.619E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.639
Magnitude:
29
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.099
Magnitude:
29
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Ashcroft

I just might, in an aside here, mention that I am not sure we can redefine NATO. One of the most serious questions I raise is, Is it possible for NATO to be redefined without the redefinition being subject to the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate? If a treaty, once it is enacted and ratified by the United States, could then be changed without the U.S. Senate again offering its advice and consent, we would never need but to enter into one or two treaties, and then, subsequently, administrations could transfer, transition, enlarge, subtract, or shrink the treaty in accordance with the particular foreign policy strategy of the moment. A treaty's purpose might be distorted from defense to trade, or otherwise changed, if it is possible to change a treaty without being subject again to the Senate' advice and consent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.291
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.00811219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002288107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015442023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006329158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004915486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002835864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002803053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.16837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2119E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.055E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
43.831
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.807
Magnitude:
34
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

John Ashcroft

Now, we obviously find ourselves, with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, looking at a treaty designed to protect the member states from a hostile foreign invasion. The Soviet Union no longer exists. There are nations that were a part of the Soviet Union that now exist, but we find ourselves with a significantly different configuration of forces and challenges to the United States. Challenges to the member states of NATO are different than they were when the treaty was called into existence in 1949.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0796172826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0574690872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.026604961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080224745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054415104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035478217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018038243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001678185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001228841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.29947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.34867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
51.594
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
40.843
Magnitude:
58
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

John Ashcroft

So I think it is important now for the U.S. Senate -- which is, if you will, the quality control organization as it relates to U.S. treaties -- to ensure that U.S. treaty commitments are not expanded inappropriately and the American people are not subjected to obligations that have not been approved through the proper constitutional processes. The U.S. Senate has a role of assessing the quality of treaties as they proceed through the Senate before the Senate's imprimatur of approval is given.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.756
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0886936614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0200304523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034777928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028947137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013047904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002737768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001783359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7929E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5398E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.588E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
65.652
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.655
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

John Ashcroft

Here we stand at this moment in time debating perhaps the most successful collective defense organization in the history of the world, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO still stands, although the specific threat for which it was created has disappeared for the time being. We have to ask ourselves at this juncture, "What is the purpose of the treaty?" Would some try to change the purpose of the treaty? Is it appropriate or possible to change the treaty, without amending the treaty, just by beginning to lean everyone in one direction, to turn the treaty to one side or another, or begin to assert that there are new things to be considered because the treaty is evolving?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.56398
VADER
0.476
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0208505415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059654059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040759012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031270156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015221015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010399817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003819269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.62115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.40283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.44264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2819E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
67.476
Magnitude:
22
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.714
Magnitude:
22
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Ashcroft

I have to say to you, Mr. President, I don't believe in treaty evolution anymore than I believe in the evolution of the Constitution. If you could just evolve treaties, as I said, U.S. treaty commitments would seldom have to be brought before the Senate. In this case, NATO would be evolving and going on its way, entangling this country with potentially serious obligations which place in jeopardy the lives and fortunes of those who serve in our armed forces and those who support the military. I think we have to be very careful that we don't allow treaties to simply evolve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.023588445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0201279952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073954136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003253777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023017701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019781421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009508984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.29218E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.12414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.21586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.923
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
42.762
Magnitude:
56
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Ashcroft

It is interesting to me that as we work to address where NATO is and the purpose of the organization, that we be clear about what it is supposed to do. What is interesting to me is that there is a group of individuals who now say that NATO is totally different than the organization created in 1949.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0245935575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.010448727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0091948023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045457346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023682824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013159246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005729297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.61143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6847E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8758E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.86
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.624
Magnitude:
65
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

John Ashcroft

I want to call attention to this idea that NATO, which was once designed to protect individuals in the North Atlantic area, is now, according to a number of people, becoming an organization with a global scope. Expanding the scope of NATO has serious ramifications: if the responsibility of NATO is no longer confined to specific territory, but now is global in nature, the kinds of required military devices, the kinds of technology, the kinds of cooperation, and the expenses are going to be massively different.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.09
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.153458491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0156163922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037913036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033764649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018914339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013734548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006573943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003474817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.49747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6532E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.385
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.627
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Ashcroft

Here is what the immediate past U.S. Secretary of Defense, William Perry, said in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the 19th day of March of this year:
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4009592347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.030203897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118321877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102588325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043879081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016308302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002759703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000133934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001230252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.29409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.72555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.709
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.457
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

John Ashcroft

Well, I would say the Soviet Union might be reconstituted, or there certainly might be a threat, but we will give him that much.
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
0.013
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1064875978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.041112749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026623531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016389502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004239292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003323491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.8767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.80058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.97848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.78542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.68232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
82.567
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

John Ashcroft

The original geographical area of NATO responsibility is no longer sufficient", Mr. Perry continues.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0507429999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0181994168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0149440879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140991397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037274902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017127179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006842816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7344E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6802E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1292E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
80.576
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Ashcroft

Sufficient for what? It is sufficient for the people who live in that area. NATO helps secure the homes and livelihoods of people in the North Atlantic area.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1460164669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0381719612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0332466036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057749043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036371028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033098593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002911671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001567179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.08514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.24555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.438E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
76.901
Magnitude:
80
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Ashcroft

Mr. Perry states, The original military structure of NATO is no longer appropriate.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0655160053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0183136464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0159708798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081061808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027086937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007557684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006588441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004965812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7883E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.286E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
47.118
Magnitude:
45
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.438
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Ashcroft

We are going from a military alliance to something else.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0377545774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104117484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094688439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077378703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027315291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014570939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007739543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001760051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000130454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.38967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.631E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.504
Magnitude:
32
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

John Ashcroft

He 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
Hate
0.0093179609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058484809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046712648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037193196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003101827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017872406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003476143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001824856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001728771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001643886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001127543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
60.819
Magnitude:
74
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

John Ashcroft

The new missions -- I am taken aback. "New missions"? How can a treaty organization ratified by the U.S. Senate, in place for 50 years, all of a sudden have new missions, new purposes?
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
0.241
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0481007824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0479817449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.018559453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0174367015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0134945411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0116955802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0085733387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032141812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008713626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.11289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.645
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

John Ashcroft

Mr. Perry continues, "The new missions of NATO should be preventive defense -- creating the conditions for peace in Europe." Mr. Perry refers to Europe -- not NATO member nations. There are a number of nonmember nations in the European area. All of a sudden, we are expanding beyond the concept of a group of individual countries who have agreed to defend themselves to the projection of a peace guarantee on an entire continent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0238362321
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Violence > Graphic
0.0214640357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065403241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060683797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053729415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009106986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003977938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003725964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.71981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.25619E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.423E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Ashcroft

Mr. Perry continues, "The geographical area of NATO interests should be anywhere in the world * * *" Mr. President, that is a substantial change. That is a significant departure. This is not the traditional understanding of NATO. This is not in the language of the original treaty. This is an effort to make NATO a worldwide organization. "* * * anywhere in the world where aggression can threaten the security of NATO members." I wish to emphasize that we need to be very careful about anybody who threatens the security of NATO members. But what does this administration mean when it makes statements endorsing a global NATO? We don't have to rely on the former U.S. Secretary of Defense for guidance on that question. We can go to the current Secretary of State. According to the Washington Post, Secretary Albright "also has urged that an expanding national North Atlantic Treaty Organization must extend its geographic reach beyond the European continent and evolve into a `force for peace from the Middle East to Central Africa.' " I think it is only fair that we go beyond focusing on three new members in Eastern Europe. If a new mission is really what we are talking about, if this is what the intention is, the change here is far more than adding three new countries. The transformation is a shift from the defense of territory -- specified and outlined with clear boundaries -- to an organization whose impact will be worldwide. According to the Secretary of State NATO should be a "* * * force for peace from the Middle East to central Africa." If what the Senate is really considering here is the transformation of NATO's mission, then I think it requires us to ask, "Is this what was intended when this NATO agreement came into existence? Was it designed to have this kind of elasticity? Was it designed to evolve, as an ameba does, changing shape with different circumstances to fill any void? Not according to the folks who presided in the U.S. Senate in 1949 when this great treaty organization was ratified.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.26025
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4623066634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1826762804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1453906414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.019662366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195753077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095878895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033642416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020944532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012239335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
106
Sprache Difficult Word Count
88

John Ashcroft

Listen to the words of Senator Tom Connally, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time: "Let us not forget that this treaty is limited in scope. Its main purpose is to maintain the peace and security of the North Atlantic area. We do not propose to stretch its terms to cover the entire globe." It is interesting to consider these comments by Senators from the past. "We do not propose to stretch its terms to cover the entire globe", stated Senator Connally. His statement offers a striking contrast to the language of a globalist NATO offered by officials from this administration. This administration is now supporting the expansion of NATO to three new members, but is also presiding over an incredibly significant transition in the scope and shape of the organization itself.
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)
0.47957
VADER
0.792
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

John Ashcroft

In NATO, the United States was making a calibrated commitment. We joined NATO and considered the possible deployment of U.S. forces with the utmost caution. In 1949, our Congress was not about to deploy U.S. forces willy-nilly around the world. The collective defense mission of NATO was defined explicitly in article V, and I quote: "The parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them" -- of the parties, of the member nations -- "in Europe or North America, shall be considered an attack against them all * * *" Collective defense was meant to respond to an attack on the United States or another NATO ally. This was an attack on the member nations in Europe within their borders. The allies would then take such action, according to article V, as each "deems necessary" to restore the peace for those member nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

John Ashcroft

The geographic scope of the article V commitment was defined explicitly in article VI to make sure there was not any confusion. In article VI, we made it clear. It said the United States would defend the territory -- territory of NATO members -- not the interests, not the commercial transactions, but the territory of the NATO members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.635
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Ashcroft

The geographical scope of Article 6 included the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic area north of the Tropic of Cancer.
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
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Ashcroft

Article V says if you are attacked, you are to respond to the attack. Article VI has the sort of precision of a real estate transaction, specifically stating where the territory was and how it was to be defended.
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
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

John Ashcroft

Article IV of the treaty is seen by some now as an escape hatch for expansion of NATO's mission. Article IV of the treaty states: "The parties will consult together whenever in the opinion of any of them the territorial integrity, political independence, or security of any of the parties is threatened." Terms like "territorial integrity" and "political independence" and "security" flow from and reinforce NATO's collective defense mission.
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)
1.75786
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
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
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

John Ashcroft

As I will argue in more detail, undergirding NATO's collective defense mission was the purpose of article IV. Article IV was not a loophole for any military operation the North Atlantic Council could dream up.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

John Ashcroft

One of the things I think the Senate should consider carefully is the expansion of NATO, not just by membership but by mission -- from the defense of territory to the defense of interests, which is the direction in which things are pointed. If we go from defending territory to defending interests and following those interests, as Secretary Perry indicated and Secretary Albright has indicated, to remote locations on the globe, that threatens some of the very essential purposes of NATO. If you squander defense resources or if your forces are so thinly deployed, it can be very damaging and undermining to the capacity to respond to a real security threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.664
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

John Ashcroft

It would be terrible to think that we would have our forces so far- flung that we could not respond to a real security threat. I have to say this: Right now the administration is so willing to deploy U.S. troops and so unwilling to provide resources for the military that we are stretching our resources very thin. If we want to put ourselves in real jeopardy by stretching them thinner, we should change the mission of NATO so that we become an international policing organization effectively answering 911 calls anywhere around the world. Secretary Perry says anywhere around the globe. Secretary Albright says in the Middle East and throughout central Africa.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

John Ashcroft

The United States is extending defense commitments to these three new potential NATO countries while slashing its defense resources -- a 27- percent cut in defense spending over the last 8 years. We need to be very careful. If your defense spending is falling and your defense deployments are rising, you have very low resources to meet high commitments, placing yourself in serious jeopardy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Ashcroft

Most Americans have agreed we have to have an ability to fight at least in two regions. If we cannot fight in two regions, and if we get into any kind of a struggle somewhere, it is an invitation for an aggressor somewhere else to start something. I mean, after all, if we were involved in the Middle East and we only had a capacity to defend one area, that would be the only area we could defend. It would invite rogue regimes, dictators, to be involved somewhere else pretty quickly. North Korea might decide to send its people over the border en masse. So the United States has to sustain the capacity to fight in two regions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.313
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

John Ashcroft

John Hillen writes in the National Review that we are losing that kind of capacity.
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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

John Ashcroft

Here's how NATO expansion will increase U.S. security commitments.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Ashcroft

If we are going to be a part of defending this new territory, I wonder about whether we can do it with a plummeting rate of investment in national defense.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

John Ashcroft

There you have it. We are sending our troops all over the world, and you wonder if we can do that without hollowing out the force when we have a 27 percent drop in our funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Ashcroft

We are sending our people all over the place and we are not funding them the way we really should.
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
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

John Ashcroft

Can you forever shrink your resource base and increase your deployment?
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Ashcroft

President Reagan's Deputy Undersecretary of Defense states:
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Ashcroft

I think the point I want to make here is we have to be very careful in expanding the mission, changing the mission of NATO from a defense- of-territory to a defense-of-interest mission, projecting deployments in central Africa and a wide variety of other places, as Secretary Perry indicated, around the globe. Are we making sure we have the necessary defense resources in the event there is a real security challenge? If we are stamping out brushfires on the other side of the world, can we defend ourselves against a firefight in our own backyard?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.819
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

John Ashcroft

These are the kinds of things that I think are important. I don't think this administration has made very serious strategic assessments about NATO expansion. "We must pledge that the first new members will not be the last," according to Secretary Albright, "and that no European democracy will be excluded because of where it sits on the map." In other words, come one, come all. We are not going to make strategic judgments. In the real world, real soldiers die defending real borders.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.806
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

John Ashcroft

I intend to ask the Senate to make a clear statement on the mission of NATO, a mission that is a defense of territory, not just a defense of interests. I know that Senator Roberts of Kansas and Senator Warner of Virginia have expressed their interest in this respect. We need to pass an amendment that will make sure that the Senate will not be endorsing what I call "treaty creep," where we just allow a creeping mission to get us to the place where we are no longer able to sustain those things which ought to be sustained.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.838
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

John Ashcroft

It is with that in mind that I will be offering an amendment which would be added to the resolution of ratification. I hope that Members of the Senate will take into account the importance of understanding that we cannot dilute the capacity of the United States to defend its own freedom and to fulfill its collective defense commitment in NATO by making the breadth of this treaty so broad that it becomes a second United Nations, except this time with a standing army. NATO should not become an organization whose forces can be deployed and put at risk inappropriately and unduly in a wide variety of settings not defined by the territory of the members of the North Atlantic area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

John Ashcroft

It is with that in mind that I look forward to submitting the amendment and defending the opportunity to place in the resolution of ratification clear language which will define and reassert the only valid definition of NATO, its original purpose, which was the defense of territory, political independence, and security of member states in that particular organization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.49651
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

John Ashcroft

I thank the Chair and 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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
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

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
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Susan Collins

Mr. President, the matter of NATO expansion is perhaps the single most important foreign policy or defense issue to come before Congress this year. Because of the complexity of the issues involved, the importance of this decision, and its implications for our relationship with Russia, I have not rushed to judgment on this subject. Today, however, I would like to explain why after careful consideration, I have decided to support NATO expansion.
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
0.874
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Susan Collins

The past half-century has shown the cardinal importance of American engagement in European affairs. Throughout the Cold War, our involvement in Europe, principally through NATO, helped provide a crucial framework of peace and stability in which the countries of Europe have been able to develop -- giving them breathing room in which to leave behind wartime devastation and grow into prosperous trading partners and allies. Today, of course, the Cold War has ended. The importance of U.S. involvement in Europe, however, has not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Susan Collins

With the end of the continent's artificial division along the inter- German frontier into hostile ideological blocks, the meaning of "Europe" has changed and its role in the world has evolved. If they are to have relevance in this new post-Cold War era, institutions built around Europe's previous divisions must also evolve, or else face creeping irrelevance. NATO may not be important to the world in precisely the way it used to be -- as a breakwater against Soviet expansionism -- but the cooperative security arrangements it embodies remain vital to European stability and to world peace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.78
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
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Susan Collins

Mr. President, NATO stands without peer in modern times as an institution capable of effective, coordinated international action in times of crisis. More important still, however, is the Alliance's much more quiet, everyday role as the ultimate underwriter of European peace, providing a supportive framework within which allied democracies can successfully consolidate themselves after difficult periods of transition and become valuable friends and partners in the best sense of these words. NATO expansion to incorporate the newly-liberated countries of Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic will help ensure that the Alliance remains an important guarantor of continental peace and stability in the years to come -- and that America continues to play an engaged and productive role in European security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.36085
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Susan Collins

I do not mean to suggest that NATO expansion has no costs, or that I am entirely sanguine about its potential implications.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Susan Collins

I have been extremely concerned both about the anticipated financial costs of NATO expansion and about its potential impact upon U.S.- Russian relations.
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)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Susan Collins

With regard to the costs of NATO to the American taxpayer, I have discussed my concerns with both Secretary of Defense Bill Cohen and Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. In particular, I have been very concerned about the great variation in cost estimates given during the last year or so, estimates that have ranged from a total of $35 billion, or even more, over the next 10 years to a total cost of a relatively small $1.5 billion, with the United States share of that $1.5 billion being approximately $400 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Susan Collins

As both Secretary Cohen and Secretary Albright have pointed out to me, the highest estimates anticipated expanding NATO to four countries, rather than three, and were not based on information now available about the condition of Eastern Europe's military infrastructure. I am thus greatly encouraged by NATO's most up-to-date financial estimates which were based upon an intensive country-by-country survey of the Polish, Czech and Hungarian defense establishments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
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
0.505
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.1
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Susan Collins

This latest study, the methodology of which has been endorsed by the General Accounting Office as well as by the Department of Defense, indicates that the likely costs of NATO expansion are much lower than had been previously estimated.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Susan Collins

Mr. President, this study does not pull the wool over anyone's eyes. The shrinkage of the official cost estimates since early 1997, in fact, represents movement along a learning curve, and the pleasant surprise of discovering, after much analysis, that Eastern European militaries are in much better shape than previously thought is largely responsible for much of the change in the estimate.
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
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Susan Collins

There will certainly be costs to military modernization in Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, but most of these expenses will be borne by the new member countries themselves. Of the remainder, we will share the burden with our present NATO allies through our proportional contributions to the NATO common fund. All told, these expenses will not be significant compared to the benefits we will all reap from ensuring NATO's continuing role in securing European peace and security and stability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Susan Collins

With respect to U.S.-Russian relations, I have also been encouraged by the progress of our extensive Partnership for Peace Program with Moscow and of our mutual efforts to ensure that Russia's decaying strategic nuclear infrastructure remains secure against terrorism, theft and accident. Today, Russian and NATO diplomats sit together to discuss mutual concerns on a permanent joint council convened for this purpose. U.S. nuclear experts work very closely with Russian authorities in protecting the security of Russia's nuclear establishment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Susan Collins

Significantly, these crucial cooperative efforts with Russia have continued and even accelerated as NATO expansion has become more imminent. Most recently, the Russian Government announced in mid-April that it will push very hard to persuade the Duma to ratify START II strategic arms reduction agreement with the United States. These are not the hallmarks of a government preparing for a "new cold war" if Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic join our alliance. To the contrary, U.S.-Russian relations have been growing warmer, even as NATO has been preparing to expand.
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
0.781
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Susan Collins

I look forward, in fact, to seeing Eastern Europe develop a whole new continuum of productive relationships with the United States and the West, links that range from formal NATO military ties to expanded Partnership for Peace relations, to ever more important economic and cultural ties.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.811
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Susan Collins

The Europe of the 21st century will not be one of haves and have-nots when it comes to transnational ties. Rather, it will be a Europe bound together in a mutually reinforcing web of different but complementary relationships stretching across the entire spectrum of public affairs. This is a Europe to which we should look forward with eager anticipation, and it is one in the creation of which NATO expansion to Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic can play an important role.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Susan Collins

It is for these reasons, Mr. President, that after careful consideration and much deliberation I shall cast my vote in favor of NATO expansion. Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Susan Collins

Mr. BINGAMAN 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
5.3
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 (Mr. Hagel). The Senator from New Mexico.
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
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Jeff Bingaman

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Bill Monahan, a fellow in my office, be allowed the privilege of the floor during the consideration of this NATO enlargement resolution.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

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

Jeff Bingaman

Mr. President, I rise to express serious concerns about this proposal to enlarge NATO. The question of whether we admit Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic to NATO needs to be judged in the overall context of our security needs in this post-cold war period. Today's security environment is uncertain and vastly different from the climate of the cold war for which the NATO alliance was created. New threats dominate our national security agenda. The new threats are well known to all of us. They are the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism and regional instability created by rogue states in the Middle East or northeast Asia, the specter of accidental nuclear launch and other high priority military threats. Those are the immediate security concerns which we have.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.30769
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.30769
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61091
VADER
-0.923
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Jeff Bingaman

Yet, when I look at the national security threats that we have, it does not strike me that enlarging NATO is likely to help us meet those threats. An important distinction was made by Dr. Kissinger, a former Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, between the role of a military alliance and a collective security system. Dr. Kissinger -- who, by the way, is a supporter of NATO enlargement -- stressed that NATO is a military alliance which is established for the purpose of defending a specified area. In contrast, a collective security system or agreement is formed in response to aggression on a case-by-case basis. It does not maintain forces of its own and it is not restricted to defending a particular geographical area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Jeff Bingaman

We need to ask ourselves which of these two types of organizations enhances our security more: Expanding a military alliance that was formed to defend the territory of its members against a Soviet threat that no longer exists -- that is one option which is the one before us, unfortunately -- or, on the contrary, pursuing collective security arrangements designed to meet today's threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

I am concerned that this near-sighted emphasis on NATO enlargement may increase rather than decrease our threat to security interest in Europe. At best, NATO enlargement is a distraction in that it diverts our attention from other higher priority concerns and alternative solutions, and, at worst, it could undermine our ability to address these more immediate priority military threats and perhaps reduce the cohesiveness of the NATO alliance upon which we have depended.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeff Bingaman

Which one it results in will largely depend on how we address the long-term risks of NATO enlargement, how this open-ended process becomes limited, and what its impact is upon the cooperative efforts between the U.S. and Russia to enhance our security mutually, the security of the U.S. and of Russia, in the spirit of partnership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jeff Bingaman

If we proceed with NATO enlargement, we must ensure that we do not erode our ability to meet our highest priority security concerns or preclude alternative collective security arrangements that may more effectively address these concerns.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Jeff Bingaman

Mr. President, I am considering introducing several amendments to the Senate resolution on the protocols regarding the accession of Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic. These amendments are intended to safeguard against some of the potential long-term risks associated with NATO enlargement.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Jeff Bingaman

First, let me express support for Senator Warner's amendment to establish a 3-year moratorium on further rounds of NATO enlargement. I am an original cosponsor of that amendment. NATO membership for Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic cannot be separated from the larger issue of the administration's seemingly open-door policy for enlarging NATO.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jeff Bingaman

According to the administration, any state of Central or Eastern Europe that meets certain democratic criteria is a potential candidate for NATO membership. Altogether there are nearly a dozen countries that are or may be candidates for NATO membership in the coming years. Included in that group are the three Baltic States, Slovenia, Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Macedonia.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

I support the goal of integrating Central and Eastern Europe into a united and democratic Europe free of the divisive legacy of the cold war. But the question is, how do we achieve that goal? In this regard I have some serious concerns about the administration's open-door policy on enlarging NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Jeff Bingaman

There are some fundamental questions that remain unanswered. We do not know whether these three candidate countries, the three we are considering in this resolution, are militarily and economically prepared to contribute to NATO's common defense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Jeff Bingaman

As several of the speakers this afternoon have mentioned, cost estimates for enlargement vary widely. The burdensharing arrangements within NATO are still unresolved. NATO itself is still revising its post-cold war strategic mission.
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
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Jeff Bingaman

At a minimum, I believe we in the Senate, if we proceed with expanding the Atlantic alliance, it is in America's and NATO's interest to take the time to fully assess the effects, both the costs and the benefits, of this round of expansion. A 3-year pause, as suggested in Senator Warner's amendment, would give alliance members a reasonable time to do this. If things go according to NATO's plan, then alliance members, both the new ones and the old ones, will have updated NATO's strategic military mission well within that time frame. A pause would allow cost-sharing arrangements to be reached and payments to be received.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Jeff Bingaman

Let me turn to a few other issues that I intend to deal with by proposed amendment, Mr. 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)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Jeff Bingaman

Currently, the NATO resolution contains language intended to require the President to consult the Senate prior to consenting to invite any additional states to join NATO. I commend the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for including that provision. It ensures that the Senate will be a partner in any decision to invite a state to begin accession talks with NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

We should have had such a provision in place before we got to this situation with Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. But I intend to introduce an amendment that I believe complements and strengthens the provision that is now coming to the Senate floor. This amendment would require the President to report to Congress on the qualifications of any country being considered for NATO membership prior to the United States consenting to invite that country to begin accession talks with NATO as was done with Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic in Madrid last year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeff Bingaman

The amendment further specifies the kind of detailed information to be provided, including each potential candidate's military preparedness to join NATO, the costs and burdensharing arrangements for integrating each potential candidate into NATO, and the impact that admitting each potential candidate would have on NATO's cohesiveness and other priority U.S. security concerns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

The second issue that I believe needs to be addressed by amendment relates to the strategic mission of NATO. Right now we in the Senate are being called upon to sign up to a policy of enlarging the alliance without a clear, coherent explanation of how expansion of NATO will serve NATO's strategic interests. I am concerned because NATO itself does not seem to have an agreed upon strategic military mission.
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
0.388
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

For several months now, NATO members have been engaged in updating the alliance strategic concept. The current concept, which was last revised in 1991, is outdated, and all agree on that. It fails to take account of such critical events as the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO'S peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, or more recently the special relationships that NATO has established with Russia and the Ukraine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.439
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeff Bingaman

NATO is currently debating administration proposals to expand the alliance's military charter to include operations in the Middle East and North Africa, a subject of considerable controversy for existing and prospective members alike. The alliance will also be reviewing its critically important nuclear policies. The updated strategic concept will not be completed by the time the Senate is expected to vote on this round of enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Jeff Bingaman

My amendment would withhold inviting additional countries other than Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic for NATO membership until after NATO has approved a revised strategic concept. This is simply a matter of setting our priorities. NATO members need to decide on the alliance's mission before any new candidates are asked to join. Future candidates need to know what obligations they would be undertaking in seeking NATO membership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeff Bingaman

This should not cause a delay for anyone. The expectation is that this revised strategic concept will be completed this summer.
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
0.098
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Jeff Bingaman

Once a revised Strategic Concept is agreed, existing and prospective NATO members will be able to judge for themselves whether further expansion will in the long-run strengthen -- or undermine -- NATO's effectiveness in fulfilling its mission.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Jeff Bingaman

The third issue that I believe needs to be addressed before we conclude action on this proposed ratification of this treaty relates to the critical question of NATO membership for the Baltic States. The administration has repeatedly welcomed the aspiration of the Baltic States -- Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia -- to join NATO, most recently in signing a charter of partnership with those states this past January.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Jeff Bingaman

At the same time the administration tells us that this charter is neither a precommitment by the United States to NATO membership for the Baltic States, nor is it a backdoor U.S. security commitment to those states. I believe it is critical that we be clear on the Senate's understanding of the Baltic Charter for the record. I am considering an amendment stating that the Baltic Charter neither precommits the United States to Baltic membership in NATO nor provides those states with U.S. security commitments.
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
0.858
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Jeff Bingaman

In addition, the NATO resolution must also be clear that it is essential for the administration to consult with the Senate well in advance of any vote in the North Atlantic Council to invite a Baltic state to begin accession talks with NATO.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
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

Jeff Bingaman

Our military commitments must be tailored to our national security priorities. An open-door policy for enlarging NATO will mean further expanding U.S. security commitments. At the heart of NATO is the mutual commitment under article V of the North Atlantic Treaty to the common defense of all NATO members in the case of attack. Since the end of the cold war, even as our armed forces have been reduced by a third, our security commitments have extended to Bosnia and Iraq and Northeast Asia and other hot spots around the globe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Jeff Bingaman

As we consider setting an open-ended course for expanding our military commitments, we must keep in mind that our defense resources are limited. I question whether we are prepared to allocate limited defense resources to ever-expanding NATO military commitments ahead of our other defense priorities, priorities such as force modernization, readiness, or investment in research and development needed to preserve our technological edge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.3
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Jeff Bingaman

I am particularly concerned about U.S. and NATO preparedness to meet these article V commitments if the Baltic States are invited to join NATO.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Jeff Bingaman

If the United States and its allies are not prepared to meet our article V commitments to the common defense of all NATO members, then expansion could create alliance-threatening divisions within NATO.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.685
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Jeff Bingaman

Mr. President, I do not propose to preclude the possibility of Baltic membership in NATO sometime in the future. But any invitation to the Baltic States would be a serious step that should first be thoroughly considered with the Senate's participation. In any case, Senate consent to ratification of the current protocols for Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic should in no way be interpreted as a preapproval of the Baltic States candidacy for NATO membership.
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)
2.19722
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Jeff Bingaman

One final issue I want to raise today concerns continued U.S. support for the enhancement of NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. Some have argued that if the Senate does not go along with NATO enlargement, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe will be abandoned in "strategic ambiguity," exiled to a no-man's-land between NATO and Russia. I do not accept this view. An alternative already exists in NATO's Partnership for Peace initiative. In this initiative, there are 28 partner countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, including Russia, associating themselves with NATO. This initiative is an essential element to current and future peace and security in Europe extending to central Asia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.873
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Jeff Bingaman

Experts on both sides of this NATO enlargement issue agree on the need for a strong Partnership for Peace. Former Secretary of Defense Bill Perry, an advocate of NATO enlargement, testified before the Armed Services Committee on this very need to ensure that the Partnership for Peace initiative is not undermined in the process of expanding the alliance. He stated, "The Partnership for Peace should receive attention comparable to that accorded to enlargement. The experience of PFP membership should closely resemble the experience of NATO partnership." So the amendment that I intend to offer on this issue would be a declaration of support for the Partnership for Peace intended to place the NATO resolution in an important context; that is, the complementary effectiveness of the Partnership for Peace initiative.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Jeff Bingaman

This amendment would declare that PFP is both an essential and enduring complement to the NATO alliance in maintaining and enhancing regional security. It would also endorse NATO efforts to enhance PFP, to strengthen its political consultative mechanism through the Euro- Atlantic Partnership Council, to expand the operational role of the PFP, and to provide for increased participation of Partner countries in decision-making and planning within PFP. Many of these objectives are the same ones voiced in favor of NATO enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.49651
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
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
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Jeff Bingaman

I am concerned about contentions that the whole purpose of PFP is to prepare Partner countries for future NATO membership. For a significant number of PFP Partners, that simply isn't their primary purpose in participating. It is essential that PFP continue to be valued as an independent component of the European security system and not be reduced or constrained to being a prelude to NATO membership. Accordingly, my amendment would also clarify that PFP membership does not in any way prejudice a country's application or consideration for admission to the NATO alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Jeff Bingaman

I would note that, in contrast to NATO enlargement, Russian reaction to PFP is increasingly positive. While it has been a PFP Partner since the initiative began in 1994, Russia is now completing its first-ever Individual Partnership Plan, detailing the specific activities in which it intends to participate over the next few years. These include eleven PFP exercises, including one on its own territory.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Jeff Bingaman

In conclusion, I urge my colleagues to consider carefully the long- term risks associated with NATO enlargement. The Senate must be an active partner in any future decision to invite further rounds of candidates for NATO membership.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Jeff Bingaman

In the meantime, we need to focus our efforts on meeting our top military security priorities. We must ensure that NATO enlargement does not undermine our ability to address our most pressing security concerns. But I believe we should reserve higher priority for our cooperative efforts with Russia to eliminate strategic nuclear weapons under START I, to secure Duma ratification of START II, and to advance discussions on further reductions of nuclear weapons under a START III framework. The cooperation between the national laboratories in my state of New Mexico and their counterparts in Russia remains critically important to the pressing problem of nonproliferation. In addition, the United States needs to engage Russia in a dialogue on additional joint steps beyond START to reduce the nuclear threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.606
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51

Jeff Bingaman

In summary, our primary security goal must be to promote a safe and stable security environment for the United States, our NATO allies, and the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, including Russia. No further enlargement of NATO should be considered unless and until it can be clearly demonstrated that such a step serves this goal. We need to proceed cautiously, with clear priorities and thorough consideration of all options -- whether NATO, the Partnership for Peace, or other security arrangements -- for promoting the security and safety of the North Atlantic area as a whole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

John Warner

Would the Senator take a brief question?
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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Jeff Bingaman

I am happy to respond.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

John Warner

I wish to commend the distinguished Senator. He has worked from the beginning with Senator Smith, myself, and others as we began to examine the very serious questions.
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
0.617
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

John Warner

The Senator raised an issue that caused me great concern, and that is the nuclear aspect and how in his State so much valuable work is now being done and has always been done on this question.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

John Warner

My understanding, having met with a number of Members of the Russian Duma -- and I believe the Senator was present at the time that Members of the Duma came informally before the Armed Services Committee -- there is a considerable doubt as to whether or not they will ratify the current arms control arrangements because of the question of NATO enlargement.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

John Warner

Is that the Senator's understanding?
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
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Jeff Bingaman

Mr. President, let me respond to my friend from Virginia by saying that is my understanding. I have yet to speak to any high official in the Russian Government who felt this would be helpful, that us going ahead with this resolution particularly at this time would be helpful in bringing Russia along to ratify START II or to take any other actions that would be helpful in reducing the nuclear threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

John Warner

In response, I say to my good friend, I talked with a number of Members of the Duma. I accompanied the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Cohen, to Russia in the January timeframe, where we sat down in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and listened to the protests of about half a dozen Members of the Duma for the better part of 2 hours. There was absolutely no equivocation on their part that they felt that the future ratification by the Russian Duma of the current arms control arrangement now pending is in great doubt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.842
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Jeff Bingaman

I thank my friend from Virginia for his leadership on this important issue. As I indicated earlier, I am proud to be a cosponsor of the amendment that he is offering and hope we can gain the support of colleagues on that as well.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Jeff Bingaman

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
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Thank you, Mr. President.
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
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Bob Smith

I might add to the comments of the distinguished Senator from Virginia in the discussion of the distinguished Senator from New Mexico that we had had some testimony along the same lines in the strategic subcommittee. General Xavier indicated he felt, likewise, that the Duma would be less inclined to provide -- they believe that if, in fact, NATO expansion were to continue, this could very well jeopardize the START II talks.
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
0.332
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.2
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Bob Smith

I think it is also important to note -- and I know the distinguished Senator made many visits to Russia, as I have in the past few years -- the worst part of this, I don't sense anger on the part of some of our Russian colleagues, but I do sense frustration, especially those who want to see Russia move to a democracy and stay there. Small "d" democrats in Russia really believe -- and I think they are correct -- that this is not going to help their cause.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.697
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Bob Smith

President Yeltsin has been steadfast and brave and courageous as he has tried to move, despite great odds and a lot of problems, especially inflation, to try to move Russia to the West and to democracy and to a good free market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Bob Smith

I think this is going to hurt it, and I think hurt it needlessly, because there is absolutely, in this Senator's opinion, no urgency whatever to make this decision, which is the part I just cannot understand -- why there is this sense of urgency.
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
-0.84
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Bob Smith

Only 2 short years ago, reading a quote from the President of the United States -- actually 4 years ago, in which he gave a compelling reason not to have NATO expansion, and yet now it has all changed, and it didn't change that quickly.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

John Warner

If my colleague would allow me, first I wish to thank the Senator. He has been an absolute leader on this issue from the very beginning, and at the beginning there were fewer than there are now. We are fortunate there is a growing number beginning to look at it from the perspective that the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire and I have had for some period of time.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

John Warner

Just today, I was privileged to have lunch with the mayor of St. Petersburg, Russia. I was on his right, and to my immediate right was the deputy chief of mission here of the Russian Embassy. Now, never should the United States allow Russia to veto any of our foreign policy. We always must do those things that are in our strategic interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.741
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

John Warner

But I join the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire in his view that there is no rush to do this. It is a window of opportunity that Russia has seized upon to try to solidify their movement toward a solid democracy, try to solidify their struggle in the free market system of the world, at the same time they are dealing with tremendous political instability at home both in elective office and indeed in law enforcement. Both of these persons told me, formally in the discussion over luncheon not over 2 hours ago, it is of grave concern to them individually, of the timing of this move.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

John Warner

I thank the Senator.
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
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
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

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I thank my colleague for those remarks.
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
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Bob Smith

I just say to Senator Warner, on January 10, 1994, along the same vein, President Clinton himself made the following statement, only 4 years ago:
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
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Bob Smith

That was the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, on January 10, 1994. I simply say to my colleagues, what has changed? What has changed?
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
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

Will the Senator yield for a question?
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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. 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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

What does that quote have to do with anything? What does it have to do with anything relating to whether or not we should expand NATO? How is it inconsistent with expansion of NATO?
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
-0.231
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I think it has a lot "to do with anything." The President made these statements at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and his point is that drawing a new line through Europe a little further east might jeopardize the relationship between the Russians and the United States and bringing the Russians into the democracy, into the West as a democratic nation. The Senator doesn't believe that is relevant to this?
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

With all due respect, the President never spoke of that in the context of drawing any new lines; he spoke in the context of being democratic nations.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I'm reading the President's quote. "The best possible future would be a democratic Russia committed to the security of all of its European neighbors. We should not foreclose it." That was the time he followed in President Bush's footsteps of supporting the Partnership for Peace, which I also support. Now something has intervened -- perhaps the election of 1996 -- that caused him now to change his mind, and suddenly now there is this urgent need to have these three nations become part of NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.95
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

I don't want to take the Senator's time. He was kind enough to yield for a question. If he would like to, I could continue this. Otherwise, I will let him finish his statement and I will respond and point out why, in my view, there is not the least bit of inconsistency between wanting to see Russia as a democratic nation and expanding NATO.
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
0.343
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Let me say, when I came into the room and prior to coming into the Chamber, I listened to some of the debate of my colleagues on the other side of this issue. Very interesting. I thought for a moment that I was in a time warp, that I was back in the 1950s and was somehow privy to the debate here. I heard terms like "cold war." I heard terms like "evil empire," "Iron Curtain," and Stalin was mentioned, as was Yalta and the Soviet Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.326
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Bob Smith

Unless I am missing something -- and I try to pay pretty close attention to current events -- I don't see that same situation in the world today. I think Stalin is gone. It is my understanding that he is. The Iron Curtain is no longer there, which Churchill talked about. Yalta divided up Europe, unfortunately, and now we have these nations who have sought and got a well-deserved freedom. Now the Senate is considering whether to add these three nations -- Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic -- to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. That is the issue before us. The question is whether that is necessary or not in considering the situation right now in the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Bob Smith

I just say to my colleagues, what is the threat today to those three nations or any other nation that may be coming into NATO in the future? What is the specific threat? Is there still a cold war? Is there still an Iron Curtain? Is there a massive Soviet army poised at the ready on the borders of Poland or on the borders of Germany or on the borders of Hungary or Romania or the Czech Republic? I don't see any. Is Russia now an absolute to become a democratic nation, never to be a threat to the United States? No, absolutely not. That is the point of the discussion. What is the best way to try to bring that nation into the democratic fold, not to turn to the East, not to turn to Red China, not to turn to Iran and other nations that could very well be a serious threat to the United States before the end of the 21st century?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.358
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Bob Smith

But a few weeks ago when this matter first came up, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that we were going to run this thing through with no debate, essentially. Everybody was feel-good, emotional. These nations had "earned it." They are free and now they have earned the right to fall under the umbrella of NATO -- 25 percent of which is funded by the United States, I might add -- and earned the right to become members of NATO. Then, after several of us had written a letter to the leaders and requested some time -- we had a little difficulty getting it, but we did get the time to have a good debate, and I appreciate the fact that both Senator Daschle and Senator Lott responded to that request. However, unfortunately, there is still other information that is out there that we would like to have. For example, the NATO report, which is not due until perhaps late next month or early in June; it would be nice to have that. We don't have that. Again, we are now trapped in this urgency -- this urgency. There is this huge threat looming out there to these three countries. Yet, I have not heard anybody tell me what that threat is. I would be happy to yield to anybody on the floor now or later who would be willing to stand up and tell me what the threat is to Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Where is the threat that forces us to immediately, this week, vote on NATO expansion?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.29849
VADER
-0.396
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.2
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Bob Smith

Frankly, a growing number of us have come to the realization that expanding NATO is unwise. At worst it is unwise and unnecessary at best. It is time for a little thought. Some tried to get this thing to go through without any thought. I think that was the goal initially, to run this thing through before we had much time to think about it, analyze the thoughts, and before we had time to realize that there wasn't any threat, that this was emotional, feel-good politics. That is what this is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Bob Smith

If NATO enlargement made sense, it would have gained strength as the debate began, not lost strength. It is losing strength. There are more Members now than there were several weeks ago who are opposed to NATO expansion. The more it was discussed, the more opposition there was. My suspicion has been that many of those clamoring for that speedy vote did so out of fear that the case for enlargement may not just bear the scrutiny that is deserves -- and it does deserve a lot of scrutiny for a number of reasons, which we will be getting into, costs among others. But in discussions with constituents over the recess and colleagues over the past several weeks, my suspicion has been confirmed. When asked careful questions, the American people have serious reservations. I think initially -- and I was one of them -- when it first came up, the emotional response was, wow, they have gotten their freedom finally. We spent trillions to help them win it -- trillions. We sacrificed American lives, millions of Americans in uniform, to help defeat the "evil empire" that Ronald Reagan spoke about. And it worked. But the question really is whether or not the so-called NATO umbrella makes sense right now. Now what are the people saying?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.17007
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.03226
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.03226
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.06252
VADER
0.857
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57

Bob Smith

Hot off the presses is a poll from Opinion Research of Princeton, a nationwide poll, just completed today. They ask the following question to people across the country: "Congress is currently debating expanding the NATO military alliance to include Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Estimates of the cost to U.S. taxpayers from the first phase of expansion range from $400 million to $19 billion. Do you oppose or favor expanding NATO? Answer: Favor, 32 percent; opposed, 56 percent." By almost a 2-to-1 margin, when you indicate that we do not have a handle on the cost, people are opposed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.18958
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Bob Smith

These are facts. This is information that deserves to be part of the debate. This decision should not be based on polls. I will be the first one to agree with that. We should not be making a decision as important as the expansion of NATO based on polls. But it shows that when the American people understand and get information, they react accordingly. I think many members had the feeling that the American people were overwhelming in their support of this because it is an emotional feel- good thing to do. These nations suffered immensely under communism for a long, long time. And they earned their freedom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Bob Smith

The question is: How do we preserve and continue to protect that freedom? The question is, Mr. President, do we look back at the last 50 years, or do we look ahead at the next 50 years in terms of protecting that freedom? Because that is the question we are talking about here today. We are not talking about Stalin and the evil empire and the cold war. We are talking about the next 50 years, and hopefully the next 150 or 250 years. That is what we are talking about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.697
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
7
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Bob Smith

The best way to preserve and protect and defend these nations and their way of life is to have a Western Russia, a Russia that has moved into the West, a democratic Russia, and we ought to be doing everything in our power to see to it that that happens, and anything we do in any way to hinder that is a serious mistake, a mistake that we are going to pay for dearly down the road. It is a very shortsighted, a very, very shortsighted decision.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Bob Smith

With or without NATO, the United States can come to the defense of any European nation next week, tomorrow, next year, or 5 years from now. Should Europe ever be threatened by Russia, or by anybody else, we can expand NATO. We can do it quickly.
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
-0.185
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bob Smith

But there is a lot to lose and very little to gain by expanding NATO now. We basically say to Russia: Don't worry about it. Don't worry about NATO expansion. It is OK. It is a defensive alliance. But it does not matter what we say. It matters what the Russians think. They have stated clearly and officially they oppose expansion. It has been said by others on the floor, and I agree that we should not set our foreign policy based on what the Russians say, I will be the first to admit that, but we ought to realize there is a lot going on inside Russia and there is no threat to these nations from Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.347
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Bob Smith

So why not leave the window open a little bit longer? What is the urgency? What is the threat? Let me keep asking that question. Somebody rise on the Senate floor sometime during this debate, if not now, and tell me what the threat is. Tell me what the urgency is. There is no urgency. There is no threat. It is an emotional feel-good thing to do. They earned it. They are free. Let us put them under the umbrella of NATO and protect them. From what? We are still going to go to their defense if anything threatens them. Every person in the Senate knows it. The most important requirement for the Poles, the Czechs, and the Hungarians as far as their security is concerned is that America and Russia remain friends. That is the protection these nations need -- that Russia and America become friends and remain friends. That is the issue here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.688
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
8.8
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

John Warner

Mr. President, will the Senator allow me to observe that the American taxpayers, since 1992, have contributed $2.6 billion in the spirit of that friendship to help Russia dismantle its weapons systems. And here this comes along and takes a red-hot poker and jams it right in their ribs.
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
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. It sure does. The Senator knows that. He knows the Senator has worked on this issue tirelessly in the Armed Forces Committee and has visited Russia to see this.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bob Smith

I don't think anybody could deny that in the very near future Russia is going to be one of the, if not the, strongest nations in that region of the world. The question is, Whose side is it going to be on? Is it going to be on the Iranians' side? Is it going to be an alliance with the Chinese Communists? Or is it going to be on our side? If it is on our side, why will the Poles care, or the Czechs, or the Hungarians, or anybody else? The point is they wouldn't.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.297
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Bob Smith

What we ought to be doing again is keeping the window open, using the advantages that we have to draw that out, to draw them this way. Senator Warner has mentioned how they have reached out to do that. We are taking down tremendous numbers of weapons that have been aimed at the United States for decades.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.363
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Bob Smith

But extending an alliance, which during the cold war the Soviet Union considered hostile, the countries that she doesn't threaten is basically kicking this former giant, like the Senator from Virginia said, poking them in the ribs. That is exactly what we are doing. God knows. I have stood on this floor many times and in the House Chamber before that and extolled the virtues of the United States against the cold war Soviet Union and voted trillions to defeat it. But let's not walk away from the victory. Let's not walk away from the victory. History shows that it is unwise to treat nations like that, and it is highly dangerous for countries in the middle, because these are the countries that are going to suffer if there is a confrontation that takes place between the United States and Russia again. It is the nations in the middle in Eastern Europe that are going to get the squeeze. That is where it is going to be fought. Those are the people who are going to suffer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26667
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26667
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.52807
VADER
-0.9
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Bob Smith

We are talking about costs. The cost was in that poll question. I am not sure what we are paying for it. Maybe someone else does. You have estimates as high as $125 billion, some $250 billion. It is not the issue of cost per se. It is that nobody knows what the facts are. Nobody knows what we are dealing with. That is why there is this uncertainty.
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
-0.098
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bob Smith

What if there is a threat and these nations were actually threatened? The question of cost would be irrelevant -- I think. I think we would go to the defense of France, a current NATO member, and I would assume if these nations become members we would go to their defense if there was a threat. It would be irrelevant now as it was in the cold war, because we made the commitment if one is attacked, we are all attacked and we are going to do our part. But unfortunately, our part becomes the dominant part in NATO, and as current members shrink back from responsibility, this will increase our responsibility or our burden. There is no foreseeable conventional threat to any country in Europe, and no credible analysis disputes this. I challenge anyone to give me an analysis that shows how any nation in Europe today has a conventional threat. Is there a Russian army, a strong Russian army that has threatened France, Hungary, or the Czech Republic, or England, or anybody else? Where is it? If it isn't, then what is the urgency? What is the threat?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.3673
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.36
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.36
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.72213
VADER
-0.989
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

Mr. President, will the Senator yield for a question?
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
11.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Certainly I will.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

If there isn't a threat, what is the need for NATO?
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)
-1.60944
VADER
0.179
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. That is a good question.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

I think what is really at the heart of this is what was said, if I am not mistaken, in a sort of dress rehearsal of this debate -- the Senator from Virginia and I appeared before a group of Connecticut voters who were down here at the request of one of our colleagues, Senator Dodd. He may remember my saying the real debate on the floor is going to be whether there should be NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

The only thing I would like to state now, before I make my opening statement -- in the context of a question so the floor hasn't been yielded to me; ordinarily I would not put it in the context of a question -- is that isn't the real debate here, if there is no strategic rationale for expanding, if there is discussion questioning the strategic doctrine of NATO as it exists now, as Senator Bingaman said, and if there is no threat at all, as my friend from New Hampshire says, the real question is -- this is a veiled way of us saying: Should we have NATO at all? If there is no threat to France, no threat to Germany, no threat to Poland, then obviously don't expand but also don't have NATO. If there is a threat at all to Germany or to France or the other 15 nations, or 13 nations, then there is clearly a threat to Poland or to the Czech Republic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.02165
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

You cannot have both. This call of no threat either present or anticipated, indicating there is no need to expand, I think, leads one to the conclusion that if they take that view, there should not be NATO. So I don't know why you don't just stand up and say why don't we just eliminate NATO because there we are spending, for assets devoted to NATO, counting our national budget, over $100 billion a year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Mr. WARNER 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
3.4
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 (Mr. Hutchinson). The Senator from Virginia.
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
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

John Warner

I thank the Senator from New Hampshire because this is the type of debate the Senate should participate in and it is a good one. I will respond directly. The United States of America had to rescue Europe in 1917 and 1918. How well I remember; my father served as a doctor in the front lines of those battles. The United States came to the rescue again in World War II, and that is clearly in the minds of all of us. We have not had to respond with significant force in these 50 years for the very purpose that NATO has served as a collective defense, and to deter -- to discourage, to put it in a layman's term -- an attack on any of its members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

John Warner

Second, the United States is there because we need, as a nation, a presence in Europe, and that presence of leadership, both in a military form of NATO and an economic and every other way, gives us the justification for a strong voice of leadership in Europe -- NATO. So it has served a purpose and will continue to serve a purpose if we do not dilute it, as the Senator from New Hampshire has ably said.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

Will the Senator allow me 2 minutes to respond to that?
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
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Go ahead.
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
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.7
Gunning-Fog Score
0.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

I think the Senator has just made an overwhelming case why the Poles think it is so important. The Senator just points out, World War I, World War II -- by the way, for those wars to get to France they had to roll over Poland first on the way. Then the reason why there was no war, as the Senator points out, after World War II -- a cold war, not a hot war -- is we had NATO. And the nations that we extended the umbrella of NATO to were kept free from fear of attack. Guess what. Poland was occupied during that whole period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.47368
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.47368
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.9694
VADER
-0.981
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Now Poland is no longer occupied, and they are worried that the world may have the same kind of amnesia that it had in 1917, and 1916, and 1915 -- and 1938 and 1939 and 1940. They are kind of worried because they figured it out, if you are under this umbrella, it dissuades anyone from invading you.
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
-0.794
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

So if it is a rationale to keep Germany in NATO, and NATO protects Germany because that gives it that added security, you can kind of understand why the Poles think it also makes sense for them, since they have been the doormat to Western Europe.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
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
10

Joe Biden

There is much more to say about this. I will not go on. But the point is that NATO membership significantly reduces the prospect that anyone now or in the future would conclude that you are a worthy target of their aggression. That is the point the Senator is making. And the clear notion is that if in fact Poland were part of this alliance, to take one country, they would not have to wonder any longer whether or not they would have to wait for the Brits to do something -- as occurred in World War II. They would not have to wonder if Russia or anyone else understood that Poland was no longer the doormat of Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

If all goes well, as I anticipate, and I vote with my taxpayers' pocketbook to try to promote democracy in Russia -- if all goes well, then in fact there is not any greater need in Russia for Poland to be a member of NATO than for Germany to be a member of NATO. There may be no need for NATO. Or it may be that Russia is part of NATO. But we are in a position, as the Washington Post says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

One of the things, as the Post and many others have tried to point out, and as I have tried to point out on the floor before, part of Russia's necessary post-cold war evolution, mental evolution, if you will, is to understand and consider the novel notion that its neighbors have a right to whatever national orientation they want. Most other democracies in the world have figured that out. Most other nations have figured that out. And if you are not going to -- the current likelihood that there is little danger that is posed for these three countries or any other part of Europe, it seems to me, again to paraphrase the Post, "makes it smart and a cheap buy for the extra security now, in case things don't go the right way." But the bottom line is this: If, in fact, there is a rationale for us to continue to be a member of NATO, and I believe there is, and to continue to make commitments to the likes of Germany and other allies -- if there is a rationale for expanding NATO on the Soviet Union's border bringing in Turkey not too many years ago, there is a rationale to bring Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary under that umbrella.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
0.452
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Joe Biden

I will conclude -- and I thank my colleague for allowing me to respond -- but I conclude by suggesting to you that the way to the greatest certainty that Russia continues along its democratic trek and nonimperialistic instinct is to have these nations within NATO, forever removing the realistic possibility that they are part of the hegemony of the former Soviet Union or Russia.
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
0.877
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

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
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I thank my colleague for his comments. I in no way object or feel interrupted. I think this is a good way to debate the issue. It is much better than a series of monologues, I think, in regard to this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.5
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bob Smith

I would just say to my colleague, though, I am trying to accomplish, I think, the same thing that he is, which is that Poland or any other country not be a doormat for anyone else ever again. I think that really goes to the heart of the debate here; what is the best way to accomplish that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Bob Smith

My point is -- and I am a supporter of NATO, always was and still am -- but I believe that what we have here is a window of opportunity that allows us to try to pull the Russians to us. If the Russians right now were threatening Poland, I would say it is urgent -- or were even talking about threatening Poland -- it is urgent to move forward on this. We would still go to their defense, in my opinion, anyway. But that is an academic argument.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.619
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

But we never did. We never did. Twice before we didn't, not until after the fact, not until after they were no longer an independent nation. We never did.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
4.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
6.1
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

I believe -- I hope we would, too. But understand it from their perspective. We never did.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. It is still going to take a commitment, whether you are in NATO or not, it is still going to take a commitment to defend Poland, period. You have to have a will to do that, whether you are in NATO or not.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Bob Smith

The point here is we have an opportunity, where the Russians have reached out to us ever so slightly, but as the Senator from Virginia has talked about in strategic weapons reduction, in trying to look at what Yeltsin has gone through, the market reforms -- 1000 percent inflation a few years ago down now to 8 percent. They have worked hard to try to make this thing work with a lot of strong leadership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Bob Smith

I don't think this is the way to encourage them to continue to do that. This Senator, I guess much like Nixon going to China, is hardly one who has been soft on the Russians or the Soviet Union over the past several years of my public life, and certainly I have been in as strong opposition to them as anyone else. But also a strategist has to look at the real world, and I don't think we ought to be looking at just simple, cheap analogies here. We ought to be looking at the real world, and the real world is today, not what it was yesterday. Yesterday the real world was Stalin, was the cold war, was the "evil empire," was expansionist tendencies, and was the NATO which came forth to block all of that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Bob Smith

Today, we don't know what the future will bring; therefore, we do need NATO. But the question is, "Do we need NATO expansion?"; not, "Do we need NATO?" Those are two different issues. Do we need NATO? Yes. Do we need NATO expansion in order to make this transition? I don't believe that we do. I think that is really the crux of this issue. There is no urgency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
0.353
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Bob Smith

Again, what is the urgency? I say with the greatest respect to my colleague. What is the urgency? What now is the threat that is perceived, that you perceive to be, that makes this necessary to do today or tomorrow rather than to give the Russians some more time to make these reforms work, to perhaps get the START II agreement that the Senator from Virginia was talking about? What is the urgency? That is really the thrust of my involvement here.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.843
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Bob Smith

I will be happy to yield for a comment.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
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
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

John Warner

Mr. President, if I can make a historical observation. You raise the passions by saying we didn't come to the defense of Poland. It was September of 1939 when Hitler directed his forces across the border with an element of surprise with the panzer divisions and went against the Polish cavalry, in large measure, with lances. If you have never seen the footage of that battle, it is extraordinary.
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

I have.
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
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

John Warner

Subsequently, Stalin and Hitler partitioned and cruelly crucified the Polish people. But at that time, I say to my good friend from Delaware, the United States was holding its maneuvers with dump trucks acting as tanks and with wooden rifles or broomsticks. We were not the superpower, nor the military strength, as we are today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.216
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

John Warner

I say to the Senator and my good friend, don't try to raise the passions that this country turned its back on Poland then and would now do so. The keyword that the Senator from New Hampshire used is "instability." And where is that instability? It is not in Poland, it is not in Hungary, it is not in the Czech Republic, but with the Russian nation struggling to work with democracy and an economic free- market system and the problems at home of the succession of Yeltsin. That is the instability. And, I might add, if we are going to use the military argument, the Red Army barely put down a minor revolution in Chechnya, which it had to fight for over a year, using every piece of modern equipment that they have, and barely did they subdue that small segment of the former Soviet Union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.38566
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Joe Biden

Let me respond, if I may, to the question of urgency and the process to clarify the issue of going to Poland's defense.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

My point about going to Poland's defense did not relate to whether Americans were courageous, were good, were bad, or kept or didn't keep a commitment. It was a statement of fact.
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
0.427
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

My friend talks about the real world. The real world, that was 1939. We got in the war on December 7, 1941. In the meantime, nothing happened. We were a major power. My colleague points out that we weren't militarily prepared. By our own choice, we weren't militarily prepared. But other nations that were allegedly militarily prepared were powers on the continent. They also did nothing, and they watched.
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
-0.084
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

All I am pointing out to you is, from a Pole's standpoint, it is of little consequence to tell them, "Don't worry, if you're ever threatened, we'll be there, we'll be there." That would be like saying to most Poles, "The check's in the mail." They look at history, like other nations have looked at history, and they know what has happened to them, and they know the powers who had power did not respond when power was available and they were in trouble. I think it is unrealistic to think that we should expect the Poles to assume that, especially with some of the comments made by my colleagues on the floor in this debate over the last couple weeks about whether or not it is in our vital interest that Poland be free. That question was raised on the floor, and it is raised constantly in the minds of those who deal with the issue of European security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Joe Biden

So, from the Polish standpoint, there is a clear, clear reason for them to know and understand that there is a big difference between being part of an alliance where the sacred word and trust of a nation is committed in advance and being left to the vagaries of rationalization on the part of a country after the fact to justify why they did or did not go to the aid of a country in question. It is a big difference. If it is not a big difference, then why do we have any treaties at all?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

With regard to the real world -- let's look at the real world. The real world is, as my friend from Virginia has pointed out, that we have committed over $2 billion dealing with arms control agreements and providing American dollars to allow them to keep a commitment that they made with regard to arms control treaties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

All of the Western European nations, the United States included, have contributed over $100 billion to Russia since the wall has come down and the empire has broken up. We, along with our other NATO allies, have taken the unprecedented step, accused by many on the right of having yielded our sovereignty to Russia by doing the NATO-Russian accords where they have full transparency within NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

We have and continue to seek ways in which to restore -- "restore" is the wrong word; there never was a democracy -- seek to provide the circumstances where democracy can flourish in a market economy with American tax dollars and German tax dollars and French tax dollars. So there is no reason -- no reason -- whatsoever for the Russians -- no real world reason for the Russians to conclude that they are viewed as the enemy, the enemy by us. Any indirect comparison to the Weimar Republic is bizarre. We were exacting reparations from them; we are sending dollars, we are sending deutsche marks, we are sending francs, we are sending pounds to Russia, maybe not as much as we should, in the minds of some of us, but we are.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.787
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

With regard to the urgency, the worst time in the world to have to enlarge an alliance is at the moment of threat, because then it leads the other country in question to conclude that if they do not act out what we fear they will do before the alliance is reached, they will be in a weaker position.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

I respectfully suggest that urgency isn't the question. The question relates to, Is this the time and the moment, 9 years after the wall has come down -- almost 9 years now after the wall has come down -- to end once and for all the artificial boundaries and the ability of any nation, including Russia, to suggest that individual nations within Central and Eastern Europe do not have the ability to choose their own natural and national alliances?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.729
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

That is the urgency. The urgency is, the opportunity is here. It is the cheapest way to do it. It did not come as a consequence of any fad. It was debated and reflected among the NATO nations, not a decision made alone by the United States of America.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Joe Biden

Fifteen other European nations thought it was in their interest and the interest of the West, did not feel that it would increase their jeopardy and offend the Russians to do this, and unanimously all voted to take in these three nations. The only debate related to whether we should take in three or five. That was the debate among our NATO allies.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

So let me conclude -- and I thank my colleague again for yielding this time -- the urgency is that this is the most propitious time to end -- to end -- the artificial division of Europe and the implicit recognition that any country in Europe, including Russia, has the right to some buffer zone or has the right to impact upon the national decisions of a neighbor in that neighbor's determination to enter into a defensive alliance they view in their national interest -- and I emphasize the word "defensive." I yield the floor and thank my colleague.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Let me say to my colleague, I posed the question to you about urgency, and you answered it. And I commend you for that. I do not agree with your assessment of urgency.
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
0.353
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
1.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Bob Smith

I think that, to me, "urgency" would be a military urgency, a perceived threat. It is not an urgent matter to make this decision today or tomorrow or within the next few months. It might be a matter that could, in your opinion, enhance the situation to prevent an emergency or an urgency, but I do not see it as that right now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.465
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bob Smith

You mentioned -- the Senator from -- --
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
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Joe Biden

Will the Senator yield for one point?
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
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. 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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

I ask, would the Senator not acknowledge when we expanded to bring in Greece and Turkey, expanded to bring in Spain, there was also no emergency?
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
-0.586
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Correct.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

No more urgent than now.
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
-0.035
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. There was a Soviet Union then.
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
8.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

A Soviet Union, but there was no specific threat that I am aware -- specific change.
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
-0.813
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. The specific threat was the specific threat of the Soviet Union that was still there.
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
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

I see. I am trying to define -- I mean, I am trying to get a clearer picture of what the Senator means by "urgent." He is not suggesting it requires there be a Russian division breathing down the throat, making threats to come across the line, merely that there was this power, this entity, that existed that, if it chose to exercise its military strength, was a real threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Clearly, yes. It clearly had the capability to send an army into Western Europe if it so chose, if we had not stood up to stop it.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85
Gunning-Fog Score
4.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
6.1
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Bob Smith

I think the issue, though, of dividing lines -- I believe the Senator used the term "dividing line" or "artificial lines" or "demarcations in Europe," saying, "See, I think it's the opposite." I think by doing this, we are creating artificial lines in Europe, and we are picking winners and losers. These three -- why these three nations and not six, seven, eight others?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Bob Smith

And I think we are going to have a permanent sense of disruptions, if you will, now in Europe over the next several years as this debate comes up over and over and over again as to who is next and who would be the next country to go in.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Bob Smith

As far as going back to 1939 and what happened -- we have 100,000 troops in Europe today. If we had 100,000 troops in 1939, Hitler may not have come into Poland with his panzer divisions. I think that is a very important point here. It is not that we are sitting there in a sterile vacuum in Europe with nothing there. We have NATO now. We have armed forces there. And, again, my objective here is to see to it that we create an environment that, hopefully, will see a peaceful relationship between the United States and Russia which will enhance the protection of these very nations that we talk about.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

Will the Senator yield on the point of 100,000 troops?
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
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. 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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Joe Biden

Mr. President, I think again we should focus on what my colleague from New Hampshire said about the real world. I think that is a legitimate point to make.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

The real world several years ago was, we had 338,000 American troops in Europe. Today we have 100,000. That should make it awfully clear to Russia that ours is not an aggressive posture. The expansion of NATO is not for purposes of encircling and/or crushing Russia. The real world is, all indicia out there that are available for the Russians to look at -- I understand the psychology, but the real world is, there is no threat, this is a defensive alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.798
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

With regard to drawing lines -- I do not suggest in any way, in mentioning what I am about to say, that my friend from New Hampshire in any way wishes to ratify Yalta, but the practical fact of the matter is, Yalta was a deal made out of at the time, viewed by that President at the time, a necessary requirement to basically say, "Hey, look. Hey, look, you've got this sphere of influence. This is the line drawn in Europe." At the time, there was not this anticipation there was going to be this carnage that would result, there would be this overwhelming suppression that would result. "But here is the deal. Here is the line we are going to draw you. You have this buffer zone." That is what it was all about.
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
0.372
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

To say now that these nations cannot come in is to ratify in a different way but the same line. Why? "You can't come in because the successor to the Soviet Union -- Russia -- does not want you in." So when I say "redrawing the lines," I say, to say they cannot come in ratifies the old line drawn after World War II.
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
-0.629
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

And when you erase that line, it is, in my view -- and I respect the Senator from New Hampshire and all those who oppose expansion, but I argue it does not send a line closer to the Soviet Union for purposes of encircling; it says that there is no automatic line either of us, East or West -- Russia-the United States, Russia-Germany, Russia-anyone else -- is going to say, ipso facto, that no nation can make its own choice as to wherein they wish to have their alliance reside. That is what it says. That is what it says.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

So, therefore, when I say "redrawing a line" -- excuse me, "erasing a line," the line I am talking about erasing is Yalta. And separate and apart from the physical occupation of those countries, at its root it was an admission and an acknowledgment of a sphere of influence of one country over -- over -- the fate of other countries in Central and Eastern Europe on the grounds that to do otherwise would put them in jeopardy, they had a right to at least indirectly control the national decisions of those nations relative to where they viewed their security to lie, in what alliance, if any.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Joe Biden

So to not extend, in fact, in my view, is a bold confirmation that that sphere of influence still remains. And that is a tragic historic mistake, in my view.
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
-0.475
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Bob Smith

Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. I really would take issue with the comparison between the situation today we are talking about with the expansion of NATO and Yalta. We had a ground war, a terrible war that impacted almost every nation in Europe, Western and Eastern, that was costly, and at the end of it, with two sides converging, the Americans and the Russians converging on Europe, basically, I believe in a horrible mistake -- I think the Senator would probably agree -- the politicians sat down and carved up Europe and therein caused the problem that we faced. And from that came NATO and the cold war and everything else.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.84583
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Bob Smith

This is not what we are talking about today. This is Russia today. This is a country that has had its ears pinned back pretty well as far as its conventional forces. It still has a ton of nuclear material and certainly nuclear weapons, tons of it, literally, that we are interested in working with them to get rid of.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bob Smith

But I do not know what message it sends, not only to the American taxpayers but also to the Russians themselves, to say, on one hand, as the Senator is saying, that we would provide moneys to this empire, former evil empire, to take down their strategic systems -- and we are doing that with Nunn-Lugar and other funds -- and, on the other hand, spend as much as $250 billion to bring nations into an alliance to defend ourselves against that very same nation. Now, there is an inconsistency there somewhere, that sooner or later somebody will figure out that it doesn't make sense. I think we have to understand that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Bob Smith

I say to my colleague from Delaware, I am about to wrap up. I know the Senator has a statement. I have been on the floor quite some time and I will yield in a moment.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Bob Smith

We are creating insiders and outsiders here. In my humble opinion, what we are going to do if we act on this this week is say to three nations, "You guys are winners; we are picking you." You talk about Yalta; if there is a comparison, that is it. They picked winners and losers at Yalta. We are picking winners and losers. You three nations, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, you are the good guys. You get the protection of NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Bob Smith

Tomorrow, next year, or 3 years from now, depending on how this is resolved on the expansion vote here, depending on what amendments may pass, we will see this revisited again with other countries -- whether it be Romania or some other country down the line, Slovenia, and on and on, Latvian countries. We will see this come up again and again. The same issue is going to have to be argued again and again and the same hard feelings.
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)
1.09861
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Bob Smith

Again, going back to the position of the point of urgency, I just don't see what the urgency is to do that and to continue that kind of dialog and that kind of agitation. Basically, it is a permanent agitation that will go on for years and years and years. If at any time the Russians, the nationalists in Russia, the Zhirinovskys of the world were to assume power or even to look like they were going to assume power, we do what we have to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.453
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Bob Smith

Adding these three insiders creates more outsiders. That is the issue. This is a perpetual anguish that will be taken up year after year after year here on the Senate floor and will be debated nationally, and all the difficulties -- and I think if the Senator would talk to some of the arms control people in the current administration, he might be surprised at some of the information they might give you on the QT as to how they feel about NATO expansion and what it might do to the strategic arms talks. I have talked to some of them, and it is interesting what they have to say. This will be disruptive for the alliance as a whole, and as member nations are encouraged or compelled to take sides, it will cause stress in the whole alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.186
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Bob Smith

The end of the cold war, NATO faces internal issues, serious ones about its means and its end, whether Bosnia-type missions are appropriate. Is a Bosnia mission appropriate for NATO? Do we know that? We couldn't find unity in the Persian Gulf war when we had the threat from Saddam Hussein. We could not get unity. We saw evidence in the Libyan situation where the French Government refused to allow our aircraft to fly over their country. We have not had a big, rosy picture of unity even among NATO nations at all times, although the alliance has worked well on the whole. There are a lot of issues that need to be desperately looked at regarding the current NATO before we start exacerbating the problem by adding new nations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.947
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Bob Smith

Enlargement, in my opinion, is a token, well intended, but a token and unimagined distraction from real problems. That is my concern. I get a little tired of the old cold-war dividing line reference and how we left the countries out in the cold and somehow we owe them.
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)
-3.04452
VADER
-0.871
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bob Smith

A lot of Americans died, a lot of Americans put on uniforms, a lot of taxpayers ponied up to the tune of trillions and trillions of dollars to help them get that freedom. They earned it. I am glad they have it. Not letting them in NATO is not going to do one thing to harm it at all. It may enhance it. In fact, in my humble opinion it will enhance it because we will draw the Russians, I believe, out toward the West and not to the East, which I believe in the long run protects their freedoms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Bob Smith

In conclusion, this should not be a sentimental decision about our historic relationship with Europe. It ought to be a hard-nosed decision about extending a military guarantee to a precise piece of territory under current strategic circumstances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.158
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Bob Smith

I think, again, it is about the next 50 years, not the last 50.
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
1.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.6
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Bob Smith

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
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

Before the Senator leaves the floor, let me thank him again for allowing me to engage and be engaged while he spoke.
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
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Before he leaves the floor, I indicated to Senator Warner, and at least in an informal way I invite the Senator -- it requires no invitation -- I invite the Senator from New Hampshire, maybe we can work out a time tomorrow where those interested in the cost issue would be here to debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
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
12

Joe Biden

The cost of $250 billion for expansion of NATO is bizarre, in my humble opinion. I will lay it out in detail why it is tomorrow. All of NATO combined, including our national budget now, doesn't cost but half that, less than half of that. How adding three nations would more than increase over 200 percent over the cost -- I guess I assume the Senator is talking over a 10-year period -- but essentially increase by 50 percent the costs of NATO is beyond me.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
0.688
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

I think it may be orderly and useful to our colleagues and to the public if those of us who, as the Senator from New Hampshire does, have spent a lot of time researching the detail related to the cost in trying to decipher and explain the reasons for the inconsistent numbers. The inconsistent numbers relate to what we talk about as the unified budget, the national budget, and so on, what we allocate as part of our -- for example, we spend a lot of money, $300 billion a year, roughly, for defense. Is that all accountable to NATO? Do we say that the United States is spending $300 billion a year on NATO? What portion of that is the consequence of us belonging to NATO? When we build a runway and so on, is it because of NATO?
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Joe Biden

The NATO budget and the cost relating to expansion I think are very, very important and warrant a very focused and coherent presentation by each of us.
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
0.638
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

I will be here tomorrow prepared to do my best to outline in detail why we are talking more on the order of $40 million a year rather than $200 billion, and I will lay out my reasons. Hopefully, Senator Warner and Senator Smith and others will come and lay out in detail why they believe rather than picking an estimate that has been set out by someone, explain how they arrive at those numbers.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

I must say, if you tell my constituency to keep NATO -- forget expanding, if you told them to keep NATO -- it was going to cost them $250 billion, I imagine the referendum in my State would go through like a hot knife through butter. They would say get out. Obviously, if you set a number where the costs could be from $40 million to $150 billion, as I think the Princeton Survey was, although I may have heard it incorrectly, that came hot off the press, obviously a majority of the people would say, "I am not for that. You mean to tell me I'm signing on for 150 billion bucks?" I will be here tomorrow, and it might be useful to pick a time when we can be here, all of us interested in the cost, to debate it in some detail.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.93827
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

In the meantime, I will take this opportunity to make a broader statement and I will respond to some of the things said today.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Daniel Moynihan

Will the Senator yield?
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
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Joe Biden

I am delighted to yield.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Daniel Moynihan

Your colleague has said he would have a formal estimate of costs for Senator Warner and that will arrive in a time we can do that kind of debate.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

It will arrive in the form of the Senator from Delaware. We do have a formal estimate of the cost, and the chairman of the full committee was, I think, being his usual diplomatic self in saying that. Maybe it is best that we debate this in a coherent way and a very specific way. So that is why he asked the Senator to submit in writing, if I am not mistaken -- Senator Warner submit in writing; I was not here at the time -- his questions and the basis of his analysis of the cost and he would come back with a formal response.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.685
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Daniel Moynihan

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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Joe Biden

Maybe we could all try to work out a time through our offices if they are listening, although I'm not sure when I speak my office listens, but if they are listening, maybe the other offices might see if we can coordinate a time on the floor tomorrow where we could enlighten one another and enlighten the country about the cost of the matter.
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
0.871
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Joe Biden

Mr. President, as the Senate begins reconsideration of the resolution of ratification for enlargement -- and I and others who are for or against expansion all agree on one thing: I strongly believe it was a mistake, for whatever scheduling reasons, to have brought this up, then delayed it, put other things before it, and then brought it back up. So my hope is -- and those who support expansion and those who oppose it have all communicated to their respective leaders that we hope nothing will intervene during the consideration of this debate so that we can give it the time and attention and detail that the public is entitled to.
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
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
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
26

Joe Biden

The truth of the matter is, all those folks sitting back behind the bar, back there on both sides, they, along with me and a number of others, have already devoted hundreds of hours to this. This is not a new deal. This is not something that all of a sudden we woke up one morning and said, you know, I feel like expansion today, let's expand, and here we go, let's go through it. This has been a long, serious debate, which has taken place within NATO among the military types and the political types. It has taken place within the national governments of each of the other NATO nations. It has taken place within this country, within the administration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

There was a NATO observers group that, in my 25 years in the Senate, was granted unprecedented access to the decisionmaking process. There were 28 of us, the bulk of whom participated, while the decision to invite, if to invite, and who to invite, to join NATO was being made. We went to Europe on several occasions. I bet there were at least a half dozen trips of the NATO advisers to Europe to meet with the military in each of the existing NATO countries and all of the aspirant countries.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

I myself spent time with my colleague, Dr. Haltzel, next to me here at the moment. We went to Russia, we went to Poland, we went to the Czech Republic, and to Hungary, and to Slovenia, and we met with all of the relevant parties -- every leader of every major faction within the political spectrum in Russia today. We had long, private, and sometimes contentious, but always frank meetings. We met with military personnel. We met with the Polish Chief of Staff of the military. We met with the Defense Minister, the Prime Minister, and every major player. We did the same in each of the countries in question. We have hosted the NAC. I was at a meeting with Senator Roth -- I am the cochair and he is the chair of the NATO observer group -- where there was so much brass in the room, I thought the floor was going to crack. If I am not mistaken -- and I may be mistaken -- I think the person comparable to our chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was present for every one of the nations in question, every one of them. I am serious. We debated and we argued and we discussed. It was open and frank. There is nothing new about this, and there is nothing quick about it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
-0.648
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Joe Biden

The wall went down almost 9 years ago. The Soviet Union crumbled. It ended its existence. That was not yesterday, but a long while ago, in political terms. No one rushed out to judgment. The other thing I should point out is that we, under Secretary Perry, the predecessor to Senator Nunn, sent out a group of what he called the Perry principles, the requirements that each -- I said Senator Nunn, who was our colleague who I wish was still here; he has a different view from me on this. Senator Cohen is the Secretary of Defense. I know it, Bill, if you are listening, I know it is Senator Cohen. But the truth of the matter is that Secretary Perry set out some criteria that were minimum requirements for any aspirant country to have to meet. By the way, just setting out criteria has fundamentally changed the dynamic and the picture in Central and Eastern Europe, without even joining NATO.
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)
1.27297
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Joe Biden

If I told my colleagues in 1992 that I believed by the year 1998 that we would have a circumstance where there was an accommodation to the Hungarian minority in Romania or that any border disputes or claims were settled by Eastern European countries -- and I could name them -- and a whole range of other things, that there would be total civilian control of the military in Poland, et cetera, I think they would have thought that probably wasn't going to happen. But because we said to all nations who wish to be part of NATO, hey, look, there are certain basic drop-dead requirements to even be considered, democracies who lack imperial designs, abide by certain rules, and here are the minimum rules even to get in the game, and we laid them out -- I might note, parenthetically, that I attended a conference with some leading Chinese Government folks -- not dissidents -- and we get the same kind of arguments with regard to China. If you want China to continue its market programs and market economies, you have to go easy on them. You have to back up and you have to slow up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
0.137
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Joe Biden

The question I raised there was, hey, wait a minute, if in fact you want to be part of the civilized world and seek civilized behavior and civilized treatment, when you sign an agreement and make a deal, should we not hold you to that deal? There are certain minimum requirements to be able to establish your bona fides as even an aspirant democracy or a market economy.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

In the case of Russia, can anybody in Russia say now, next year, or could they say yesterday that the minimum requirement for a peaceful democracy is, by the way, my neighbor has a right to choose, assuming it is nonthreatening to me, whatever alliance they wish. It is called their national sovereignty. We relinquish any claim to hegemony. It seems to me to be a minimum nonstarter if you fail to do that, a minimum requirement, a nonstarter, if you fail to do that. How have we threatened Russia? I am the author of the act that became the Freedom Support Act under President Bush. What have we done to threaten Russia? The irony is how the tables are turned here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.093
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

In the early 1970's, some of my conservative colleagues would look at me as if I were an apologist for the Soviet Union. And here I am now saying expand NATO to include these three nations, assuming they meet the criteria, and extend beyond what we already have, a hand of friendship and help to Russia. They are not inconsistent. As a matter of fact, in my humble opinion, if you would like to diminish the drive toward democratization in Russia, if you would like to diminish the prospects of an emerging market economy in Russia, let the browns and the reds, let the nationalists within Russia crow about how their unsatisfactory response to expansion in NATO was the reason why the United States did not go along and vote to expand NATO. If you want to give antidemocratic forces in Russia a boost, that is a good one. That is the one to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.98
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

That is not the intention of any of my colleagues. This is a legitimate, honest, and open debate. I am not questioning the motives of any man or woman in this body. Not a one of us desire anything other than security in Europe and a democratic Russia. That is a universe that all of us can agree on in this body.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.876
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

I think we kind of have it backwards, because, as I said earlier, I think what is strung throughout this, as Senator Warner and Senator Smith of New Hampshire -- I do not want to put words in their mouths. So I will say they did not take strong exception to my saying what this is really about is whether or not there should be a NATO; not whether or not to expand NATO but whether or not there should be a NATO. That is a legitimate debate. We have not addressed that in 50 years. For 50 years, we have said this is a good thing. The world has changed, as they point out. It is legitimate to debate whether or not we should even have NATO. But let's not confuse expanding to include these three countries with whether or not there should even be a NATO. If it is about NATO and its existence, let's debate it. Because, as I said, I constantly hear, What is the threat? My response is, If you don't think there is any threat now or in the future, why NATO? Why not save a lot more money? Why not bring all 100,000 folks home? Let's do that. Some would say, yes, let's do that. But I think it is real important we get our facts straight. After a tremendous amount of study and discussion by more than 70 Senators and 4 different committees, and the Senate NATO observer group, before we began the debate, we began on the floor last month to focus attention on whether we were going to vote up or down for or against expansion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.21429
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.21429
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.41985
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

So I welcome this climactic debate. As with many momentous decisions, there are legitimate questions to be asked, and it is always easier to criticize than create. But, Mr. President, I urge my colleagues not to fall into the trap of failing to see the forest for the trees. Let's step back a little bit and take a look at the big picture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.009
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

By enlarging NATO membership to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, we will merely be catching up with reality. For centuries, these three countries have been part of the West. Four decades of Communist oppression and isolation was the historical aberration that has been all but corrected culturally and economically. Prague, Budapest, and Warsaw are now every bit as European as Madrid, Paris, and Berlin. It would be, in my view, indeed, perverse to recreate Stalin's immoral and artificial dividing line through the heart of Europe. Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic belong in NATO, and in the European Union. They will soon join these organizations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Joe Biden

I would parenthetically note, if you were a Russian and you had the choice of having other European nations near you join NATO, or join the EU, I suspect they would view their economic interests as the most negatively impacted upon by the EU being enlarged and them not being a part of it.
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

What are we talking about? We talk about how we are offending the Europeans or expanding the EU. We are offending Russia to expand the European Union. Great. Great. You are sitting in Russia. Hey, good idea. I now have bilateral relationships that work pretty well with Poland and with Hungary and with these other countries. But I will tell you, they are now going to join the EU, and we don't get a piece of the action.
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
0.923
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Look, you cannot have it both ways. If this is about Russian pride, Russians feeling they are not part of the West, Russians not being involved in a way that they see their future in the West, then how does isolating them economically in the same way it is isolating them militarily, how does that convince any Russian leader? "They won't let me sell my widgets in Paris. But they say I am part of the West. They are welcoming me. I need to sell my widgets so I can employ my people." The same polls we hear bandied about -- the last poll I recall being conducted in Russia, the Russian people didn't even raise NATO on the scale of concern. Zero. Literally zero, of little or no concern to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
0.708
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

So it would be perverse if we were to say that, "Hey, by the way, you can't join NATO until you are part of the EU." As if Russian is going to say, "Oh, that's a good idea. I really want Poland in the EU and a member of NATO. That will make me feel a lot better." It is kind of hard to get a handle on this. But let me just read this poll: 53 percent say Poland -- this is in Russia, a Gallup poll, March 14 of this year -- 53 percent say Poland should be allowed to join NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.371
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Did you hear what I just said? Fifty-three percent say Poland should be allowed to join NATO; 57 percent say the Czech Republic should be allowed to join NATO; 54 percent say Hungary should be allowed to join NATO, and 25 percent had no view on the matter. Threat? That is one of the reasons I think, by the way, that the Russian people think that, No. 1. This is conjecture on my part; no poll says this. I cannot cite any evidence of this. But I think they are like the American people. They are pretty smart, intuitively pretty smart. They know if Poland is part of NATO that any of the harebrained schemes any of their leaders may have in the future about sending their boys to Poland will be eliminated. I think they are pretty smart. They kind of have us figured out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

If, in fact, national Poland is a part of NATO, they realize their political leadership in the future, as well as what is already done now, will have to finally shed 500 years, from czar through commissar, of a notion that somehow in American terms there is a manifest destiny for Russia to control Poland or any other place west of their boundaries.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

Don't you kind of find it fascinating that a majority of the Russian people say these countries should be able to join? We talk about this like it is a vacuum, where we are operating in a vacuum. How about all those European countries, our allies? I am not suggesting we should take a different kind of poll; that is, the more nations that agree, the better it is. But in counter to the argument that you know the best way to bring Russia around permanently is not to have NATO expanded. But the countries who are most threatened by Russia over the years, don't you kind of find it fascinating they think expansion is a good idea? We hardly agree with the French on anything. We can't even agree with them on Coca-Cola. We hardly have similar values. We hardly agree on any foreign policy national matter, except NATO. They think it is a good idea. The Brits think it is a good idea. The Danes and Spaniards think it is a good idea. The Italians and Greeks think it is a good idea. It is the only thing the Greeks and Turks agree on.
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
0.988
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.2
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Joe Biden

Those who argue for expansion sometimes exaggerate the benefits that flow from this picture. I assure you that those who argue against expansion vastly exaggerate it and the potential damage that can be done to the emergence of a democracy in Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

I ask my colleagues: What are we worried about? Are we worried about Russia? Of course, in public most Russian politicians will grouse about NATO enlargement. Public pronouncements cost them nothing. But from my many conversations with Russian politicians, both here and in Moscow, I can tell you that not one -- not one, I repeat, not one -- think that the entry of Poland and Hungary and the Czech Republic into NATO will constitute a military threat to Russia, including a long private luncheon with Chernomyrdin not too long ago -- 2 weeks, 3 weeks ago, whenever he was here last.
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
-0.8
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

Now, it would be my opponents, the opponents of enlargement in this country, who will cite a range of issues on which Russia and the United States have different policies and then point the wagging finger at NATO enlargement as the universal culprit. One size fits all. Secretary Albright used an apt metaphor when she labeled NATO enlargement as the opponents' "El Nino." They blame it for everything wrong in the United States-Russian relationship.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

But even a superficial familiarity with the recent history of our relationship gives the lie to such illogic. Russian Communists and ultranationalists were against ratifying START II before NATO enlargement was even a gleam in the eyes of Lech Walesa and Havel, let alone U.S. policy. Why were Russian Communists and ultranationalists against it? I'll tell you why. Because American arms control negotiators did a heck of a job, and Russia knew it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Joe Biden

That does not mean that ratifying START II isn't in Russia's self- interest. It is. But it will take some hard swallowing for them to take that step. It's all part of Russia coming to terms with the end of an empire. And this difficult psychological adjustment lies at the root of the Russian rhetoric against NATO enlargement. But I repeat, when you get down to brass tacks in discussions with Russian leaders, absolutely none of them think that their country's security will be threatened by Polish, Czech, or Hungarian troops being part of NATO -- none.
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)
0.36772
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Joe Biden

Why should they worry? Do my colleagues really believe NATO is anything but a defensive alliance? Surely they don't want to validate crude Russian cold war stereotypes of NATO as a rapacious aggressor just waiting to invade Mother Russia. We all know that NATO never had a plan to invade Russia. Do you know what? The Russians know it, too. How do I know that? They know it because thanks to the NATO-Russia Founding Act, which was signed in Paris last May, Russians have a permanent physical presence at NATO headquarters in Brussels and at SHAPE headquarters in Mons, Belgium. They take part in all discussions with NATO members, and they see for themselves that NATO has no hostile intentions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Joe Biden

If they don't believe my analysis, let me quote from an article by the Defense Minister of the Russian Federation in the spring of 1999 edition of the NATO Review. The very fact that the Russian Defense Minister is now contributing, I might add, to the NATO Review, I believe says something in itself, as does the title of his article: "We Are Not Adversaries, We Are Partners." Although the Russian Defense Minister repeats the obligatory negative attitude toward NATO expansion, the vast majority of his article stresses the positive. In particular, he declares:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
-0.079
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Joe Biden

It doesn't sound to me like a guy who thinks that expansion jeopardizes the security interest of his country. So let's give the Russians a little credit for being intelligent, thinking people who are not captives of outdated, ideological propaganda. From the Gallup Poll I read you, clearly the Russian people are not. And, obviously, the Russian military is not either.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

If some of my colleagues still don't believe me, I direct their attention to the balance sheet of recent Russian international behavior. On the negative side, from America's point of view, is their unwillingness to follow our lead on inspections of suspected Iraqi military sites, weapons sites.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.818
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

Does anyone really think this had anything whatsoever to do with NATO enlargement? Russia has two centuries worth of involvement in the Middle East, has had Iraq as a major client for decades, has a foreign minister who specializes in that area and has had a lengthy personal friendship with Saddam Hussein. It is nothing to do with NATO.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

I may be wrong, but I doubt that when Mr. Primakov and Saddam Hussein get together, they talk about the evils of the enlargement of NATO.
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)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.885
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

And, I might add parenthetically, if the reason why the Russians didn't go along with our plan -- someone explain to me, my ancestors, the French, how did they arrive at that? Was their decision to side with Russia relative to inspectors because of NATO enlargement? I think it was. I think it was. It is bizarre -- I am only joking. I don't think it was.
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
-0.193
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

So, you can't have it both ways. It is often cited: You know, they were with us in the gulf war. France was with us in the gulf war. It was a different circumstance. A country had been invaded. They are not with us now, nor is France with us this time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.832
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
98.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Joe Biden

How about Iran, another irritant in our relationship with Russia? Russia's involvement with Persia is even older than that with the Arab world. We certainly must and do oppose Russian investment in Iran and arms shipments and technology transfers to that country. But, again, their policies are grounded on historic geopolitics on their southern flank, economic distress, and lax controls -- not on NATO expansion.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

Or let me frame the issue another way. I ask the critics of NATO enlargement, if NATO rejects enlargement, rebuffs Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, who have met NATO's rigid membership qualifications, is anyone going to be prepared to come to the floor here -- the staffs of the opponents are listening here -- is anyone going to come to the floor and say, if we reject NATO expansion, and we do it on the floor in the next week or so, that out of heartfelt gratitude you are going to see Russia break off relations with Iran, break off relations with Iraq -- which is what we wish them to do -- and immediately ratify the START agreement? What do you think?
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)
-1.02165
VADER
0.748
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

If Senator Roth and I lose on this one, I'm willing to bet you a year's salary, and that is all I have is my salary. It's plenty, but that's all I have. I am willing to bet you a year's salary -- that's a joke. I'm not allowed to bet on the floor. I don't really mean it. I'll get letters saying Biden is gambling with his salary. But I will bet you anything that I'm allowed to bet that circumstances, in terms of the ties with Iran and Iraq, will increase, not diminish; that there will be less prospect for future arms control because the nationalists will have prevailed and they will triumph, and they will trumpet their triumph. So, look, if NATO expansion is the reason these bad things are happening to the extent they are happening, then obviously, if it's defeated, a lot of good things are going to happen. Don't hold your breath.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.861
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

Let's turn to the other side of the ledger and go back for a minute to arms control. What is Russia's recent record? I keep hearing from my friend from Virginia: You know it's going to be the end of arms control. Everything is going to come to a screeching halt because this occurred, because we voted to expand -- so on and so forth. Let's look at the record. Much as opponents of NATO enlargement would like to forget, the facts are that within the past year the state Duma and Federation Council have ratified two critically important international treaties. One is the Flank Document to the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe. As the Presiding Officer and all my colleagues know, that is the treaty that talks about how much materiel, armored personnel carriers, et cetera, weapons, heavy weapons that each side could have and where they could have them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Joe Biden

We just modified that agreement. They ratified it -- an arms control agreement.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Joe Biden

With regard to the Chemical Weapons Convention, I was told once we passed it here, that would be the end of it in the Duma. If I am not mistaken, it was almost the very day we were in either Paris or Spain where the President and the 15 other NATO heads of state were inviting -- inviting -- these three additional countries to join that by an overwhelming vote, their version of our Senate and House, the Duma, went ahead and overwhelmingly ratified a very controversial arms control agreement requiring them to destroy thousands of tons of chemical weapons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.208
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

Even now, the Yeltsin government has pledged to push for ratification of START II. Russia is well ahead of schedule in its destruction obligations under START I, and the Russians continue to work with us in implementing the vitally important Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program. That doesn't sound like a country that is so blinded by hatred for NATO enlargement that it is opting out of international arms control agreements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.787
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

How about cooperation in conventional weapons? I might add, Chernomyrdin, when he met with us here, predicted by the end of summer, he was confident that they would ratify the START II treaty. But how about conventional weapons? Russia and the United States and 28 other countries signed the CFE Treaty and, as a consequence, destroyed more than 53,000 pieces of heavy equipment in this decade. And the process continues.
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
-0.52
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Joe Biden

Does that sound like a country that is opting out, figuring there is a threat and they are going to stop and start to rebuild? Not only not rebuild it, they are continuing to meet their obligations under the CFE Treaty and destroying military equipment.
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
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

Let me say that again. More than 53,000 tanks, armored personnel carriers, artillery pieces and helicopters, and guess what, NATO enlargement hasn't stopped this remarkable process on multilateral disarmament, and it won't stop it after Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic finally join the alliance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.424
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

Finally, NATO enlargement has not prevented Russian forces from serving side by side with U.S. forces under NATO command in Bosnia. In my last of several trips to Bosnia, I was standing at what we call Camp McGovern. I was standing out in the field talking to an American one- star general. A Russian colonel who looked every bit like the guy who fought Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV, whatever that was, ramrod straight, 6 foot 3, wearing a Russian uniform, comes up, seeks to interrupt, salutes the American general and asks what his orders are.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.085
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

I don't know. For all this lack of cooperation we are talking about, how much the Russians hate expansion, how much they view it as a threat, how it is going to bring to a crashing end any cooperation on military matters, on arms control, conventional and strategic, I don't see it. I see no evidence to suggest that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.848
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Joe Biden

For someone like me of the cold war generation, this was mind- boggling to watch this Russian colonel salute an American general. In spite of the policy differences between Moscow and Washington with regard to Bosnian Serbs, cooperation on the ground is exemplary. I heard the same thing from the Russian Ambassador who is deputy to the American civilian administrator in Brcko when I was in Bosnia. I scarcely need to say that neither the Russian colonel nor the Russian Ambassador had even one word to say about NATO enlargement. It was a nonissue to them. In fairness, there was no way I brought it up. It wasn't like they raised it and I responded. Nobody said anything to me.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.815
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Joe Biden

The salient point which the naysayers would like to obscure is that NATO enlargement is simply a matter of catching up with reality. It would be nothing less than grotesque, in my view, for the U.S. Senate, out of a totally misplaced fear of offending Russian sensibilities, to consign the thoroughly Western Poles, Czechs and Hungarians either to Moscow's sphere of influence or to a "gray zone" in Central Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.473
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

Imposed spheres of influence have no place in Europe in the 21st century. Every country must have the right to choose its own political system, its own economic system, its own cultural direction and its own security arrangements, including whether or not to join the alliance. If we would reject the Poles, the Czechs and Hungarians for fear of antagonizing the Russians, the only people we would be helping would be the Russian ultranationalists and Communists by validating their outdated, vicious portrait of the United States, a view not shared by the democrats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.762
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Joe Biden

The worst you hear, by the way, in Russia from Russian democrats, the worst you hear is not that "we think expansion is a threat, we think expansion will be a problem to us." We know it is not. The worst you hear is "this expansion will or might give fodder to the ultranationalists and the Communists in our battle to establish democracy." That is the worst you hear -- the worst you hear.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.976
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

The only people, in my view, we would be helping if we rejected expansion would be the ultranationalists and Communists by, again, validating their outdated and vicious portrait of the West and their outdated and dangerous notion of what they are entitled to do in terms of influencing their neighbors.
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)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

That rather obvious conclusion brings up a more basic point, which is regularly glossed over by the opponents of NATO enlargement. The choice is not between enlarging or maintaining the status quo; the harsh reality is that the status quo is not an option.
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
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

It is myopic, in my view, to believe that three booming, vigorous Central European countries, all of whom have bitter historical memories of Russian domination, if rebuffed by NATO would sit idly by and trust good fortune to protect them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

It should be obvious that they will not. They didn't do it in the interwar period earlier in this century, and they wouldn't do it now. The renationalization of security policy would take place, undoing all the stability that has been painstakingly created since the fall of communism. It would allow the poisonous forces of ethnic and religious hatred and international crime to regain a foothold in that volatile region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Joe Biden

Nearly 60 million highly educated, talented Central Europeans are ready and willing to contribute to the security of the North Atlantic area. All three candidate countries have carried out rigorous reforms to conform to NATO's political and military standards. All three have already contributed to NATO-led missions in the gulf war and in Bosnia. They will be an invaluable asset in controlling the forces of chaos and destruction that are now the real threats in Central and Eastern Europe. Indeed, this is the basic rationale for NATO enlargement -- to extend the zone of peace and stability in Europe. It is a zone within which democracies do not fight with each other and which other countries, Russia included, need not fear.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.024
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Joe Biden

Obviously, there are certain risks associated with NATO enlargement, as there are with any policy initiative. But the risk of not enlarging NATO, of not catching up with history, in my view, are far greater.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Joe Biden

One other word about history. In the frantic flurry of last-minute attempts to derail ratification of NATO enlargement, I have even heard the accusation that we would be undermining the young Russian democracy, of helping to create a so-called "Weimar Russia." Well, that charge wins the prize for historic illiteracy.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

After World War I, the victorious allies imposed punitive reparations upon Weimar Germany and kept it out of the League of Nations until 1926.
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
-0.818
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Joe Biden

After the cold war, on the contrary, the victorious West has done exactly the opposite with Russia. The United States and Western Europe have pumped more than $100 billion in aid and investment into Russia and have brought Russia into the international bodies where it was formerly not represented. They have even brought Russia into a working relationship with the inner councils of NATO itself.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Joe Biden

So please, in this round of Senate debate, let us spare ourselves hearing about "Weimar Russias" and "Iron Rings" and other ridiculous historic constructions. We are building a partnership with Russia which can continue to grow. Later in this session, Senators will have the opportunity to strengthen this process by voting resoundingly for the administration's enhanced funding request for assistance to Russia and the Nunn-Lugar program. I want to see all those who are opposed to expansion of NATO on the grounds of, it is going to offend Russia, to step up to the ball and do what they say they really are concerned about. Let us see them vote for enhanced funding for assistance to Russia and the Nunn-Lugar program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.505
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38

Joe Biden

Another canard of the opponents of enlargement is that we will saddle the American taxpayer with mountainous new costs. Although I would invite my colleagues who wish to debate this to set a time tomorrow to do that, and do it in a coherent way, let me very briefly speak to that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

Fortunately, we now have indisputable facts to refute this element of the basic scare tactic which is being engaged in: Is it going to cost $250 billion? $125 billion? and so on. NATO officials estimate that the total common cost of enlargement is $1.5 billion over 10 years. Of this, the share of the United States will be approximately $400 million, or an average of about $40 million per year over 10 years. And that is based upon our accepting the same proportion of responsibility for enlargement as we have for NATO thus far -- burdensharing as we have been engaged in it for the past 20 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Joe Biden

As I said, later in the floor debate I hope to have an opportunity to explain this official cost estimate in some vivid detail. For now, however, I refer the doubters to the analysis of two U.S. Government agencies, the General Accounting Office and the Congressional Budget Office.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Joe Biden

The GAO concluded last month that NATO's approach to determining the $1.5 billion estimate over 10 years is reasonable. The CBO, which traditionally uses worst-case analysis as a hedge against any surprises in the future, set the common cost at $2.5 billion over the next 10 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Joe Biden

The worst estimate is one-tenth of what the worst estimate suggested by our colleagues is. Even the CBO figure, however, would yield an annual American contribution that amounts to only .15 percent of our total defense budget -- .15 percent -- almost only one-tenth of 1 percent.
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
-0.827
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

One final word is in order. No resolution, or even final legislation, is perfect. And there may be a few areas in the resolution of ratification that could be improved upon. Senator Helms and I plan to offer an en bloc managers' amendment that includes several of the amendments proposed to date.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Joe Biden

I anticipate that in these coming days several other amendments to the resolution of ratification will be offered and we will have ample time to discuss them. So I will not go into detail now. But, Mr. President, I see my senior colleague from Delaware is on the floor, so let me wrap up what I am about to say and what I have been saying in order to give him a chance to speak.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Joe Biden

Mr. President, it is important to note that the resolution of ratification is thoroughly a bipartisan product, as you will soon hear from my colleague from Delaware, a product in the committee crafted by the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Helms and myself, with significant input from other members of the committee and our respective staffs. It was voted out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by a vote of 16-2 after hundreds and hundreds of pages of recorded testimony for and against expansion.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Joe Biden

I urge my colleagues to reread the resolution before offering amendments, for upon careful scrutiny, some of them prove to be superfluous, others harmful, and some both.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Joe Biden

An example of this is the amendment introduced by my friend and distinguished senior Senator from Virginia which would mandate a 3-year pause for additional countries before they could be invited to join the alliance, if they were to be invited. This would tie our hands diplomatically, Mr. President, if, for example, a clearly qualified country like Austria should apply for membership, and will put an arbitrary hold on Slovenia's case for membership which I believe is already convincing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Joe Biden

Other amendments offered by my friend, the distinguished senior Senator from New York, for whom I have no higher regard, would require new NATO members to first join the European Union. This, in my view, equates apples and oranges, forgetting that the criteria to qualify for those two organizations are dramatically different.
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Joe Biden

Moreover, his amendment would turn the institutional history of the last 50 years on its head. Traditionally, NATO membership has preceded EU membership. And I would further add that he chooses, as we are trying to come up with a new architect for the security of Europe, a requirement to go forward first by a group of which we are not a member and in which we have no say.
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
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Joe Biden

We are not a member of the EU. To suggest that, before we could consider membership in NATO, it has to be decided by the EU whether or not they can join essentially takes us out of the game. And every time we have been taken out of the game in Europe -- I might note parenthetically, this is not a direct analogy -- but every time we have been taken out of the game or taken ourselves out, there has been real trouble in Europe. We are still a European power. We must remain a European power. We must continue to have a major say in the structures of Europe, because we have found, when we do not, nothing good usually happens.
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
-0.539
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Joe Biden

Still other amendments proposed by the junior Senator from Texas and the junior Senator from Missouri would use the enlargement ratification process as a vehicle to alter the very fundamentals of the NATO treaty that exists today, either by changing the rules of the North Atlantic Council or by putting severe restrictions on non-article V missions -- an issue that is being debated right now within NATO.
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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Joe Biden

I want to put my colleagues on notice that I will oppose any amendments that will undermine the most successful military alliance in history.
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
0.488
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Joe Biden

Mr. President, nearly 50 years ago, NATO was founded to counter a Soviet threat in Western Europe and to establish stability in the rest of Europe. Today, the new threat is instability itself arising out of ethnic and religious conflicts. And this is, at a minimum, a hedge against any future wrongheaded decisions by Russia. Enlarging NATO to include Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary is a unique opportunity to expand the zone of stability in the continent. It serves America's interest, Europe's interest, and the world's interest. I am absolutely confident, if we do this, history will record, as well, it serves Russian interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.882
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Joe Biden

I thank the Chair, and I now am happy to yield the floor to my colleague from Delaware, Senator Roth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Joe Biden

Mr. ROTH 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
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
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 (Mr. Coats). The Senator from Delaware.
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
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Bill Roth

First, let me express my gratitude and thanks to my colleague, the junior Senator from Delaware, for his effective leadership in this most important foreign affairs matter. He, of course, speaks as an expert, as one who is the ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee and, of course, cochairs with me the Senate observer group. I just want to publicly acknowledge the strong leadership role he is playing in what I consider the most important foreign policy matter that will come before this Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Bill Roth

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent David Stephens of Senator Kyl's staff be permitted on the floor for the duration of the debate on NATO enlargement.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

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

Bill Roth

Mr. President, as the Senate resumes consideration of the resolution of ratification for NATO enlargement, I would like to commend my colleagues for the debate that has occurred thus far.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bill Roth

In the few days that the Senate has already dedicated to this important issue, and I speak before the debate today, some 21 Members of this Chamber have expressed their views. I have listened intently to their arguments and I have been impressed by the substantive dialog. This vote on NATO and its future is perhaps the most important foreign policy decision we will make since the end of the cold war. I appreciate the efforts my colleagues have dedicated to this matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Bill Roth

I have long felt that NATO enlargement is a policy whose time is past due. The case for NATO enlargement is indisputable. The accession of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary, the only three countries that are the focus of the resolution before us, will, without a doubt, strengthen the alliance. It will eliminate the stabilizing and immoral dividing lines imposed upon Europe by dictators of the past. It will consolidate peace and stability on that continent. A stable and peaceful Europe will benefit the entire transatlantic community, as well as Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Bill Roth

I could elaborate on these points and other important benefits of NATO enlargement, but I have done that on many occasions in the past. Today, instead, I wish to address a number of arguments that I have heard made directly against this important policy. For example, in the course of our debate it has been incorrectly asserted that the Senate is rushing this important debate and that it remains inadequately prepared to address this issue.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Bill Roth

This is wrong. Few issues of national security have been as extensively examined by the Congress as well as the public. NATO enlargement has been the topic of countless editorials and opinion pieces in national and local papers. By one estimate, over 1,000 scholarly article opinion pieces and editorials on NATO enlargement have been published in leading journals since 1994. A quick count of editorials and opinion pieces in the New York Times found that it has run some 72 such articles over the past 3 years. A quick survey of the Washington Post found another 90 over the same period of time. In other words, these two nationally syndicated papers have published articles on NATO enlargement at a rate exceeding one every 10 days. This does not take into account the other important national, local journals.
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)
-0.63599
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Bill Roth

I might suggest that those who believe this issue has not been well vetted may not be reading the right papers. Either that or they have not been interested enough in the issue to be aware that a debate concerning this policy has been waged for 3 years. Over the last 2 years, some 15 States -- including my first State, Delaware -- have passed resolutions endorsing nuclear enlargement. Moreover, this policy has been endorsed by countless civic public policy, political, business, and veteran organizations.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.046
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Bill Roth

I point to a chart beside me, the number of organizations that have supported NATO enlargement. All of our outstanding veteran organizations, the AMVETS, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars -- just to mention a few -- have all endorsed NATO enlargement. We could point to the many other organizations that have done exactly the same.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bill Roth

Congress itself has been deeply engaged in NATO enlargement from the very beginning of this policy initiative. In fact, Congress has not only done its homework on this matter, Congress Has led the charge for NATO enlargement. I think that is particularly important to understand, that Congress has been in the lead on NATO enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.616
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bill Roth

Its committees have examined in detail the military, intelligence, foreign policy and budgetary implications of this long overdue initiative.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Bill Roth

Since last July alone, thirteen hearings have been conducted on NATO enlargement by the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations, Armed Services, Appropriations, and Budget.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Bill Roth

The Senate NATO Observer Group, which I chair with Senator Joe Biden, has convened seventeen times with, among others, the President, the Secretaries of State and Defense, NATO's Secretary General, and the leaders of the three invitee countries.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Bill Roth

In support of these Congressional initiatives, the Congressional Research Service and the General Accounting Office have produced some 30 objective, non-partisan reports and countless memos on the subject of NATO enlargement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Bill Roth

As I said when we began this debate, it is no surprise -- indeed, for me, it is a matter of pride -- that Congress has legislatively promoted NATO enlargement every year since 1994. Perhaps a good question is how can we ensure that all dimensions of U.S. national security policy benefit from this much public attention and endorsement.
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
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Bill Roth

The second argument that one often hears falsely asserts that the extension of NATO membership to Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary will dilute the Alliance because their military capabilities do not match those of Allied nations.
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
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Bill Roth

It is true that the militaries of these three countries must be modernized. They do not deny that. That is why these three countries have embarked on military modernization programs that involve regular increases in their defense budgets. And, these programs have been endorsed by NATO's political and military authorities.
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
0.692
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Bill Roth

Earlier this year, I and a few members of the NATO Observer Group met with General Klaus Naumann, a highly respected German military officer who is Chairman of NATO's military committee. He stated that because Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary are so committed to modernizing their militaries they may sooner rather than later find themselves better equipped and more technologically advanced than some of the current Allies.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.82
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Bill Roth

To see the level of contribution that these countries will make to the Alliance, we need only look at what they have done and are doing today. Already, they are enhancing the Alliance's military capabilities. They contributed forces to Operation Desert Storm. They have forces serving by the side of U.S. Forces as part of S-FOR in Bosnia. They were among the first to commit forces to stand by the United States in the recent stand-off against Saddam Hussein.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Bill Roth

NATO commanders, including those from the United States, have stated clearly that the admission of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary will increase the capabilities of the Alliance. And this view is shared by some sixty retired four-star admirals and generals, including former Chiefs of the Joint Staff, former Supreme Allied Commanders of Europe, and numerous former Service Chiefs.
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
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Bill Roth

Mr. President, the facts before us today, and the endorsements of these military leaders, can only leave one fully confident that the admission of Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary into NATO will leave the Alliance stronger. We can be confident that these three democracies will not only be model members of the alliance but also pro-American Allies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.604
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Bill Roth

A third argument that has been voiced by some of my colleagues falsely asserts that NATO enlargement threatens Russia, or that we should abandon this policy because Russia perceives it as threatening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Bill Roth

The reality is that NATO is a defensive Alliance of democracies. Its decision-making process is consensual, and I find it hard to believe that any one of its members -- all democracies -- would ever advocate aggression.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bill Roth

The fact is that NATO poses no immediate military threat to Russia. U.S. force deployments in Europe, arguably the Alliance's most mobile component, has been reduced by two-thirds since the Cold War. Allied force structures and defense budgets have declined steadily over the last decade. The Alliance has stated that it has no intention to permanently station foreign forces or deploy nuclear weapons on the territories of new member states. Where is the threat to Russia?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.955
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Bill Roth

Those who argue that NATO enlargement threatens Russia have also asserted that this policy directly contradicts efforts to reduce the risk of nuclear confrontation with Russia and to ensure that Russia's nuclear arsenal does not leak out to rogue states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Bill Roth

The evidence however shows that this assertion is false. Since 1994, when NATO first announced its intentions to open its membership to the democracies of Central Europe, the risks of nuclear war have not increased, but been reduced. There is no evidence that NATO enlargement has hurt cooperation with Russia on nuclear matters.
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
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Bill Roth

First, the actual number of Russian and American operational strategic nuclear weapons have continued to decline. In 1990, that number was about 24,000 warheads. Today, that number is in the vicinity of 14,000 warheads, and Moscow is dismantling its strategic nuclear forces at a rate faster than that required by the START I treaty.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Bill Roth

Second, the Russian government has again reiterated its commitment to ratify the START II treaty, which will further reduce these two strategic nuclear arsenals. Those who note that the Russian parliament, which has voiced its opposition to NATO enlargement and continues to block the ratification of START II, should recognize that the same Duma has blocked START II long before NATO enlargement was formally endorsed by the NAC.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Bill Roth

And, let me add that the Russian government has agreed to pursue a START III accord once START II enters force.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Bill Roth

Third, the Nunn-Lugar Threat Reduction Program continues to improve the Russian's control and security of their nuclear arsenal. Indeed, this program has been enthusiastically received by Russia. It stands out as one of the true success stories of Russian-American partnership in the post-cold-war era.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
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
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Bill Roth

Our policies toward Europe must focus on these objective strategic realities and must be structured to enhance economic, political, and military stability in all parts of Europe. That is exactly what NATO enlargement does. That is in our national interest and in Russia's national interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Bill Roth

For those who are still concerned about Russia's fear of NATO enlargement, let me share with you a recent poll conducted in Moscow.
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)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Bill Roth

Earlier this year, a branch of the Gallup Organization, found that among respondents in Moscow: 53 percent said that Poland should be allowed to join NATO; 57 percent said that the Czech Republic should be allowed to join NATO; and 54 percent said that Hungary should be allowed to join NATO.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Bill Roth

These polling results are not surprising if one takes into account the fact that NATO enlargement is facilitating unprecedented reconciliation between Russia and its neighbors. The reconciliation now occurring between Warsaw and Moscow and Moscow and Kyev are positive developments for Russian citizens, and they understand this. They also understand that such developments would not be occurring with NATO enlargement.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.49
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Bill Roth

And, let us not forget the open and inclusive manner in which Nato and the West has approached Russia. The Alliance has extended the hand of partnership through the NATO-Russia Founding Act, and today Russian troops serve with NATO forces in Bosnia. The West has extended some $100 billion in assistance since 1991, to help Russia's democratic and economic reforms, and over $2 billion in weapon dismantlement and security assistance. On top of that, Russia has regularly been invited to participate in the G-7 or G-8 meetings. This is hardly -- as some detractors might try to persuade -- a policy of punishment and isolation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.31
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Bill Roth

It is false and even misleading to assert that Russia is being surrounded by a ring of isolation. Rather, NATO's policies have been more like a strong magnet drawing Russia out of its historically self- imposed isolation into a growing web of political and military cooperation. Such cooperation holds out the prospect of an entirely new and constructive relationship with a reforming and democratic Russia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.213
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Bill Roth

Mr. President, I hope that these three points have added clarity to the Senate's consideration of NATO membership. There are few policy initiatives as important as this one. There are few that stand to offer peace-living people throughout the transatlantic community and in Central and Eastern Europe so much hope -- hope for greater stability, increased security, enhanced cooperation, and even a collective vision for the future. I encourage my colleagues to support NATO enlargement. History is being made, and for the sake of those who have long-awaited this moment, we must not keep it waiting.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Bill Roth

Mr. President, 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
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Bill Roth

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

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
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Pete Domenici

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

Pete Domenici

Mr. President, I rise to speak on the NATO issue. I understand that we have 10 minutes before a vote. Is that correct?
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
2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
6.1
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
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
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

Pete Domenici

Mr. President, I would like to address the legislation before the Senate, the North Atlantic Treaty of 1949 to include Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as members of the NATO alliance.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Pete Domenici

Mr. President, let me begin by sharing a statement made to me last fall by Hungarian Ambassador Banlaki during his visit to my office. He said, "The people of my country would like to be able to choose our own allies. We would like to enjoy all those things that history has denied us." Mr. President, I am here today to say, this is the U.S. Senate's chance to make Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic's hopes come true -- let them choose their own allies for they are choosing to join NATO where they have been denied in the past the right to choose their own allies. We all know that. We all understand that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
8
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Pete Domenici

Let me be clear -- I am fully supportive of this treaty before the Senate allowing these three countries membership into NATO. NATO is an alliance that has been a success beyond anyone's expectations -- it has never been permeated -- and since its inception, no great wars have been fought within its borders.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.697
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Pete Domenici

NATO embodies our continued commitment to Europe. Its existence ties U.S. security to peaceful relations among our European allies. The historic, political and cultural connection between the U.S. and Europe provide the foundation for this transatlantic alliance.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Pete Domenici

The objective of the myriad institutions and organizations created in the aftermath of World War II were a reaction to the carnage of two great wars in the first half of this century. The NATO alliance, the Organization for Cooperation and Development, and the European Union were all created with one purpose in mind -- preventing further conflict between the states of Europe. This goal of peace was achieved. The only tragic failure in the history of these alliances was their inability to encompass nations beyond the Iron Curtain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Pete Domenici

Today we have the opportunity to realize what was impossible only a few years ago -- expanding a cooperative alliance to the nations previously locked in a coercive pact.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Pete Domenici

I have listened to many of the arguments for amending this treaty and for delaying this treaty. I have also heard the criticism aimed at the U.S. Senate for not debating it further.
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
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Pete Domenici

So let me make this point -- NATO was a defensive alliance. But it was never an exclusive alliance. We in the free world waited for the day when the rest of Europe would be free -- free from tyranny, free from communism, and free from the everyday controls placed on the people of Eastern and Central Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Pete Domenici

Mr. President, that day is here. These countries are free. They have been free for 7 years. They have struggled to establish democratic, free market societies. To a greater or lesser degree, all three of them are being successful. They desire a place at the table among the democratic, free states of the West. And in my opinion, we should have allowed them to join NATO sooner than 1999, as this treaty before us states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Pete Domenici

This Senate would be foolhardy to turn its back now on these countries or even to continue to delay the treaty's implementation.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Pete Domenici

In January, I visited the NATO headquarters in Brussels and met with NATO officials as well as the ambassadors from the new member countries. I was impressed by their perspective that this was not NATO expanding out to engulf these countries, but rather this was Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic asking to come into NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Pete Domenici

It is crucial to remember that NATO is not expanding against any sovereign will, but exactly the opposite. This treaty allows the West to let these countries fulfill their destinies -- and if this Senate does not allow the treaty to pass and pass quickly -- we are denying them the ultimate freedom -- as the Hungarian Ambassador said -- to choose their own allies.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.8
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Pete Domenici

I do not believe that Russia should fear the free association of allies, even those that might have been former enemies. There is nothing for Russia to fear. They should be reassured that the borders of Russia are peaceful today, that there is a united and growing Europe. They should be welcoming of NATO's ability to maintain peace and harmony among its members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Pete Domenici

I would like to address those Senators who have expressed the need to link European Union membership with NATO membership. We must recognize that NATO enlargement, European Union expansion and monetary union are inextricably linked.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Pete Domenici

Last fall, I began considering the different arguments for and against this treaty. The Committee which I chair, the Senate Budget Committee, held a series of hearings on U.S. -- European issues which gave me a different perspective to the many questions about the U.S. and Western European roles in Eastern Europe.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Pete Domenici

We cannot ignore that it was the presence of a U.S.-led NATO that provided the security for European Union that has facilitated its economic development. Without sovereign security, economic security cannot happen. These are exciting, new times in Europe. We have Europe in the next months uniting beyond its original common market alliances to become a monetary union.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.853
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Pete Domenici

While I know European Union membership is desired by Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, EU membership is very different from NATO membership. And Monetary Union cannot even be considered until membership to the EU has been granted. Someday, I am convinced, they will become members of the European Union.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Pete Domenici

Some day, when they have developed their free markets which are emerging and their emerging new democracies, they will also be part of the new monetary union, the new single currency that many European countries will have in the not too distant future. They need the security and the structures of democracy to make capitalism work. To tie NATO membership with European Union membership at this time would not be wise. Defense security first will then lead to economic security.
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
0.829
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Pete Domenici

On costs, over the last few months, I have had CBO, GAO and the administration explain their estimates of the costs of NATO expansion. CBO estimates that the costs to the U.S. will approximate $100 million per year for the next four or five 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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Pete Domenici

From the perspective of the Budget Committee, this cost is very affordable when compared to the overall levels of defense spending this year of $272 billion that we approved for the 1999 budget resolution.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Pete Domenici

Let me conclude Mr. President, that while the debate on NATO has raised several issues, one issue keeps dominating my thoughts. Here is an alliance, that once was designed to respond to the threats of the Cold War. Those threats included the armies of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Now this same alliance is being asked by those same three countries to be allowed to join today. How can we possibly say no?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.893
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Pete Domenici

I have no doubt that we are witnessing a major event in the histories of these former Warsaw Pact countries as well as the Free World.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Pete Domenici

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the article "For Expansion: The Case Clinton Isn't Making" from The Wall Street Journal, April 21, 1998, 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Pete Domenici

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

Pete Domenici

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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
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
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Spencer Abraham

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