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Senate Floor: AMERICAN MISSILE PROTECTION ACT OF 1998--MOTION TO PROCEED
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19 Speakers
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Thad Cochran Thad Cochran said 109 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
13%
Thad Cochran said 1979 words of a total of 12816 words.
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Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 109 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 67 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Wayne Allard Wayne Allard said 68 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Fred Thompson Fred Thompson said 53 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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John Glenn John Glenn said 32 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Byron Dorgan Byron Dorgan said 57 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Carl Levin Carl Levin said 54 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 39 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Lauch Faircloth Lauch Faircloth said 37 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 41 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Connie Mack III Connie Mack III said 24 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Kent Conrad Kent Conrad said 39 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 23 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Jim Inhofe Jim Inhofe said 19 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 15 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 39 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 10 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Slade Gorton Slade Gorton said 4 sentences of a total of 852 sentences.
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Full Transcript
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Allard). Under the previous order, there will now be 45 minutes of debate on the motion to proceed to S. 1873, the American Missile Protection Act of 1998.
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
Violence
0.105266436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0093409304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082904793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038699025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025862426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021068094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002620406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.02645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.35353E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.20988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.804E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
38.679
Magnitude:
29
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, the issue we are debating this morning is not new to the Senate. In May of this year, the Senate voted on a motion to invoke cloture so that we could proceed to consider the American Missile Protection Act. That motion was not successful. The vote was 59 in favor and 41 against. Therefore, we fell one vote short of invoking cloture so the Senate could proceed to debate the American Missile Protection Act.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.222
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0024069419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017144419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007980278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006843318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006521466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002925005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.31674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1305E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7693E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.621E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
84.765
Magnitude:
90
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Thad Cochran
We have another chance today, Mr. President, to go on record in favor of considering this bill. So it should be put in context what we are voting for and what we are not voting for. We are not voting to pass the bill without any debate. That is not the issue. We are voting to proceed to consider the bill. Now let us put in context what the facts are today as compared with last May when we fell just one vote short of voting to consider this bill.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2425517654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0521803158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0123531849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0086670057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051355601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001724827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001120036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.08478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5908E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.543E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
57.897
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
35.806
Magnitude:
46
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
7.6
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Thad Cochran
At the time we voted in May, India had just tested -- that very day -- for the second time, a nuclear weapons device. We were not aware that India was going to conduct that test. Our intelligence community was surprised. All the world was surprised.
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
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1049002865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043246928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041719613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017497334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001573815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.71421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.5012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.41436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6752E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2005E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.692
Magnitude:
62
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Thad Cochran
We used that example to urge the Senate to change our current policy on national missile defense, because the current policy is that we will make a decision to deploy a national missile defense system if we learn that some nation has developed the capacity to put us at risk, to threaten the security of American citizens with a ballistic missile system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2114502713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.054785877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0181699404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037306621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001986599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001036608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0913E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.8253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.0137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.44E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.262E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.456
Magnitude:
78
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
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Thad Cochran
So the assumption is that our intelligence community and our resources for learning things like this are so sophisticated and so reliable that we will be able to detect this, that we will have an early warning, that we will be able to know well in advance of any nation having the capability of inflicting damage or destruction on America's soil, through a ballistic missile system, in enough time that we could deploy a national missile defense system.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.245259027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0310544187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0113690527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033163778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001046636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002033374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.50052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.34798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.332E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.273
Magnitude:
100
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Thad Cochran
Another consideration is that we have not yet developed a national missile defense system. We have various programs that are being tested in various stages of development -- theater ballistic missile defense systems -- that can defend us against regional attacks, shorter-range attacks. But this bill is talking about a national ballistic missile defense system and whether or not our policy should be to wait and see if other countries develop the capability to put us at risk and then decide -- then decide -- whether we should work to deploy a system to protect against that kind of threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.826
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0550032535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0092795475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028080723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017676422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004534942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002276914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.05055E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0372E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.896E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.656E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
58.271
Magnitude:
154
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
35.279
Magnitude:
154
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Thad Cochran
What has changed since the vote in May is that not only did Pakistan proceed to test a nuclear device -- we were not sure they were going to do that -- they also had just recently tested a missile system that we did not know they had. We had been told a few months earlier that they had a missile system that was in the 180 mile range. They tested one that had a range of about 900 miles without our knowing they had the capability to do that, without our knowing that they had that missile. But they had acquired either the missile, the component parts, or the design from other countries or another country -- according to press reports, North Korea was involved in that -- and they were able to actually launch that across that distance, and it was a surprise to our intelligence community, to our country and to the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.589
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2826008946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1019727672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095544565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041557883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002494229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019498197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001726783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001595518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000115721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.38403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
88.382
Magnitude:
84
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Thad Cochran
Those events occurred about the time we voted in May. Since then, look what has happened. Iran has tested a longer-range missile than we expected them to have. North Korea has tested and has fired a multiple- stage ballistic missile. We had discussed the fact that that was possibly under development, the Taepo Dong missile. We are calling it the Taepo Dong I because we are told that there is a Taepo Dong II under development. That has been publicly reported in the press.
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
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3480054205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.012640054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008318149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027406719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017814258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008661184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002032589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.23822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.29064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.079E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.682E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.049
Magnitude:
77
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Thad Cochran
The missile that was tested the other day by North Korea, the multiple-stage missile, was fired over Japan. There was evidence that the missile actually crossed the territory of Japan. Do you realize, Mr. President -- I know Members of the Senate are aware -- that we have some 37,000 Americans deployed in South Korea as a part of a defense stability effort in that region, and we have more than that in Japan, in the Okinawa area?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4877083469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3461851971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0209535559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202337891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031996973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001916679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004230012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000271818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.35206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.85116E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5394E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.767
Magnitude:
78
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Thad Cochran
The whole point is that if you consider all of that, we have 80,000 Americans who are at risk now because of the proven capability of North Korea and its new advanced missile capability. We have gone to great lengths in the last few years to dissuade North Korea from proceeding to develop nuclear weapons. We were very concerned that they were proceeding to do just that. Some think that they have made substantial progress in doing just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
11.1159838736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.7136458065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.5529833492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1746765338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.148006971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069603229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035410543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015739182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.99872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.91518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
79.946
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Thad Cochran
Incidentally, the Taepo Dong II that I just mentioned has the capacity of striking the territory of the United States. Many troops and military assets and resources are located in Alaska. According to press reports, the Taepo Dong II would have the capacity to destroy that area, as well as striking Hawaii.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.1056680232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2544588177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0472062005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0168797691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059376871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007495452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000570064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.74117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.12831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.19598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
83.518
Magnitude:
95
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Thad Cochran
Now, the issue is, do we proceed with the wait-and-see policy of this administration, or do we today vote to proceed to consider legislation that will change that policy, that will say as soon as technology permits, the United States will deploy a national missile defense system that will protect it against ballistic missile attack, whether unauthorized or accidental or intentional. We have all worried about accidental and unauthorized launches from China and Russia. We know those countries have the capability of striking us. But think about this other fact: What else has changed recently?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.1267125607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6186358165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1031629392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0204757642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069160938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036993795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017697776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005108518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.24119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9537E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
72.844
Magnitude:
130
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.499
Magnitude:
130
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Thad Cochran
The United States has observed the Russian Government slowly deteriorate to the point that the command and control structure of the military is seriously in question. Who really controls the armed forces of Russia to the point that you can rely upon the good intentions of the Yeltsin government not to target U.S. sites with their missile systems, their intercontinental ballistic missiles, the most lethal and accurate of any other country in the world, with multitudes of warheads, nuclear-tipped warheads? We are sitting here hoping and assuming that we can continue to work with Russia and whatever government does come out of the struggle for power there to continue to destroy nuclear weapons under Russian control rather than to build them up and make them more accurate and lethal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
6.3277155161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
3.0536372215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.6551485285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.4617772996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0155208632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003556049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010708788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000558924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.47471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.491E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.899
Magnitude:
124
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Thad Cochran
By the way, it is not like they have dismantled the nuclear weapon systems in Russia. They exist. They are lethal. They are capable of striking anywhere in the United States they might decide to strike, and we are glad that they don't have any intention of doing that. But they have the capability of doing that and there could be an unauthorized or accidental launch and we have absolutely no defense against that kind of attack. We have been operating under the assumption that we can assure them we will retaliate -- we have the capacity to -- and we will destroy any country who attempts to strike us in that way. That has been the system for defense that we have had.
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)
0.37949
VADER
-0.525
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
19.6412369609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
10.5724304914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.5594558567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1328961225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0502280018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0065615641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057579342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033800858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003546434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.52232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2103E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
76.071
Magnitude:
144
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Thad Cochran
We have had no defense. The defense is that we will destroy you if you attack us in that way. That doesn't work with North Korea or Iran or some other rogue states, leaders, and terrorists who have announced that it is their stated goal to kill Americans and to destroy America and to build missile systems to do that or to sell missile systems to those who want to do that. North Korea said just that. An official stated publicly that they are in the business of selling missile systems. They need the money. That was the explanation. We know that is true. They have sold missile systems; they have sold component parts. Russia has people who are cooperating in Iran right now, and have in the past, to develop systems that could inflict great damage not only in that region but beyond.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.82
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6033236161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.021588376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051604355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040453637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034306842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001427175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.75543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.21449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.29285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.34534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.024
Magnitude:
71
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Thad Cochran
Now, some are saying that we already have authorization and funds in the pipeline to develop these missile systems to protect us -- interceptor missiles -- and we read about the testing that is going on of theater systems. But we have no program that has as its goal the development and deployment of a missile defense that will protect the United States against unauthorized, accidental, or intentional ballistic missile attack.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3066827776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0170031199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104456485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065622771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024893101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006419864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003243668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002505749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.69854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
57.279
Magnitude:
78
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.651
Magnitude:
78
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Thad Cochran
That is what this legislation addresses. It has two parts. The first is recitation of all of the facts that we have been able to gather through hearings over the last 2 years in our Subcommittee on International Security, Proliferation, and Federal Services. We have had hearings. We have published a report called Proliferation Primer. It has been widely distributed. It documents the fact that throughout the world there is a growing capability for the use of ballistic missiles.
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
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0527058495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0121136698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069135021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055339166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046942361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014219718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001787809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.4157E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.23715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5264E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.558E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
69.593
Magnitude:
104
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
23.364
Magnitude:
104
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Thad Cochran
We talk about how it is happening and what people are saying who are in charge of those countries who are involved in this. It clearly, in our view, justified our asking this Congress to legislate a change in our policy to carry out now the express recommendations of the Rumsfeld Commission, which has, since our vote in May, given its report on the state of affairs regarding the ballistic missile threat to the United States. It was concluded in that report that our intelligence community does not have the capacity for making the early warning assessment that is contemplated under current administration policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0438551564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0435733149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028219565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024367817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015644666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003560315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001879024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.11242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.9566E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
74.664
Magnitude:
69
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Thad Cochran
The Director of Central Intelligence has admitted in previous statements to the Senate that there are gaps and uncertainties in the information that his agency can obtain in making decisions about whether or not countries are developing or have the capacity to deploy ballistic missile systems that put our Nation at risk. Now that assessment and that description of the situation has been borne out by those recent developments.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1480130246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0131235865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093343588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053250187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005864905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005528593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002549626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.54247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.682E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.81E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
68.055
Magnitude:
24
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Thad Cochran
Admiral Jeremiah made a recent study of our intelligence agencies in the wake of some of these events, and he reported a similar problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2080518287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0635928707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0226706761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0224992473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0121475372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042812495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007380359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001432059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.25419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.15326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.517
Magnitude:
102
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
11.7
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
Thad Cochran
Given those facts, Mr. President, it seems clear to me, the cosponsors of this legislation, and 59 Senators, that the time has come to change the policy from wait and see to proceed as soon as technologically possible to deploy a national missile defense system to protect the security interests of the United States and its citizens. There is no higher responsibility that this Government has -- no higher responsibility, no priority any greater -- than the security of U.S. citizens. We are putting that security at risk, Mr. President, under the current policy. It is as clear as anything can be.
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
4.1296392679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0776513887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081281876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075276264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0036180623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020269043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005956951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00027319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002675337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001451501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.728
Magnitude:
37
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Thad Cochran
The time has come today -- this morning at 9:45 a.m. -- to vote to proceed to consider this proposal, which simply calls for the deployment, as soon as technology permits, of a national missile defense system.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0372911891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048996171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039559211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027633365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015257334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000312627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001549138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001167327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.61333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7235E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I urge Senators to vote in support of the motion to invoke cloture.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0307775044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0275772705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067422676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061961684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021746782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017486507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000692473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001672891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001130904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.04341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4398E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Thad Cochran
I ask unanimous consent that several articles pertaining to this subject 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
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0528189063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0164001918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045330209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028621391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007458267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000678339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002748648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001818437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.559E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.676E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0346165645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0219697657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059540511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005114335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030748932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016847089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.50468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.85496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.75523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.477
Magnitude:
36
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I yield myself 6 minutes.
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
0.3640468698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2784007462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0105855994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008863979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007877105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005692095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003903581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002107349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.0729E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.966E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.774
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Carl Levin
Mr. President, this bill will not contribute to our national security. As a matter of fact, it will weaken and jeopardize our national security.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.6103116125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.7803499699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2146718092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.074548641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0094696108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054112697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034551849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033491291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.75531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.30791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
62.956
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.047
Magnitude:
41
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Carl Levin
That is not just me saying it and those of us who oppose this bill. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has written us a very, very strong letter supporting the current national missile defense policy, which is to develop defenses against these long-range missiles but not to commit to deploy such defenses, since such a commitment will violate an agreement that we have with Russia which has made it possible for us to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in this world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.685
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.459039351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1166256843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0295575039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044348646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041910382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000179725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.11039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.68787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.66682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.26073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1268E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.787
Magnitude:
61
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Carl Levin
Committing to break out of a treaty which has allowed us to reduce the number of nuclear weapons will result in Russia -- they have told us this -- not ratifying START II, and then, indeed, deciding to reverse the START I reductions. START I reductions, START II reductions, and hopefully START III reductions are based on an agreement that we have with Russia that neither party will deploy defenses against long-range missiles.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0087582725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063392996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057451711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020331245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000899827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007185261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007095458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005184563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.05716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.09734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.05032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.022
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Carl Levin
If we violate that agreement -- this bill commits us to a position which would violate that agreement -- if we violate that agreement, we are going to see Russia reverse the direction in which it is going -- reduction of nuclear weapons. Indeed, there will be a much greater threat of the proliferation of nuclear weapons, because thousands of additional weapons will then be on Russian soil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0235905623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0183345939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029787541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002483181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001795812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006943565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000194899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.73168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.5249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.014
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Carl Levin
This bill is a pro-proliferation of a nuclear weapons bill. That is not the intent, obviously. But that is the effect of this bill, because instead of Russia just having a few thousand nuclear weapons on its soil -- which are then subject to being stolen, or pilfered, or sold -- it will have many more thousands of nuclear weapons.
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
-0.898
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
2.1836254746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3104577772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0632200739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0138750533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035381279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0029514533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006385804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001812326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.56812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.0252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.15692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.716
Magnitude:
58
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carl Levin
It is not in the security interests of this Nation to trash the START II agreement by threatening another treaty called the Antiballistic Missile Treaty upon which START II is based, upon which START I is based, and upon hopefully START III will be based.
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
0.475
Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.3263218105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4517784808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3728250507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0390694389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0139537049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0081540391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043650747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008144538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004609608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001407651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.68634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
74.295
Magnitude:
35
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.04
Magnitude:
35
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
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
14
Carl Levin
Can we negotiate a modification in that ABM Treaty? I hope so. Might it be desirable for both sides to move to defenses against long-range missiles? I think so. Should we develop defenses against long-range missiles but not commit to violate the ABM Treaty by committing to deploy those missiles? Yes. We should develop those defenses. And we are at a breakneck speed -- by the way, a very high-risk speed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
2.4445049465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1236630487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0893385964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0343346124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.015510479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.003777492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002820475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001895356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000147244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.07542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.21055E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.306
Magnitude:
71
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Carl Levin
This bill, which would change our policy, will not speed up the development of national missile defenses by 1 day. We are already developing those defenses as fast as we possibly can.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4107133485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2543605631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0109125191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070915048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045270117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020643256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011252705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002055895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.10465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.95014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6313E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
75.936
Magnitude:
53
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I want to just read briefly -- if my 4 minutes are up, I ask for an additional 2 minutes.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0725015707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0652128132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0242435228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047121717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015480346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007333079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004934579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002992454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002486138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002002783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
79.834
Magnitude:
19
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
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
Violence
0.1177272177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.046076288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0094122028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0075768301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037824051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016958895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001192273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001136656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.05863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2625E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.547
Magnitude:
23
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
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
Carl Levin
Mr. President, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote Senator Inhofe a letter on August 24, which I ask unanimous consent to be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4650479183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0206211596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0149478641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0138687828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056071975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013326682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010309217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005485511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005356902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.31291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.285E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.632
Magnitude:
23
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
34.556
Magnitude:
23
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carl Levin
Mr. President, part of the Joint Chiefs' letter is the following:
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
3.5552442074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.0161016136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1778518665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0689576089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0612200645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0329661445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0161043965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040174644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001771039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0016536767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001080222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.397
Magnitude:
115
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
Those are the key words.
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
0.333348196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0219575988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083311439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070568371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041462441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022934111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022166791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016221145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014018797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005898583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.25301E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
62.117
Magnitude:
102
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
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
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Carl Levin
Then General Shelton wrote the following:
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
2.0760124549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.5734687671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2825449919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1159511856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116421492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.008298421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027490692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006237051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.02016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1396E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.24
Magnitude:
125
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Carl Levin
Then he points out that:
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
0.0849456468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.022214085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0113309768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036643069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021326232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016383297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004580017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003166393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001749724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001732992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.404
Magnitude:
97
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
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
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Carl Levin
Finally, General Shelton said the following:
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
0.5131347571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1625216915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.034015617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0241619957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0093807954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000979459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007525069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006592482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.59792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.826
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Carl Levin
Mr. President, our program now calls for the development of defenses against long-range missiles. Let no one misunderstand that, or misstate that. That is our current program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2219355898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1198451966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095172378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018317354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000618475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005191192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.42561E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.85012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9169E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3627E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.142
Magnitude:
42
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Carl Levin
We are moving as quickly as possible. Indeed, it is a high-risk move that we are making because we have collapsed this development schedule so much. We are not going to speed up this schedule 1 day by threatening to destroy the ABM Treaty. All we will do, if this bill passes, is to contribute to the threat of the proliferation of nuclear weapons on the soil of Russia. That is not in our security interest. I hope we do not proceed to the consideration of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0855006045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0635337492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067888235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047753863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009438595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005851748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000311565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001760395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.18106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3218E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0251E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
67.66
Magnitude:
82
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
26.211
Magnitude:
82
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Carl Levin
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
0.437556114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4016079474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.044382643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009602309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062353007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0019065119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005608088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004181194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.36024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.69569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.06
Magnitude:
45
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Carl Levin
Mr. COCHRAN 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
1.2925380841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0654134026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0171524589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067367087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029126297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025267627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013682268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001071643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001941536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001675354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.689
Magnitude:
107
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
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
Violence
0.2370642964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0240409412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055710232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053484036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011060251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010265422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006991459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006392793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.4623E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3673E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.209
Magnitude:
17
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the distinguished Senator from South Carolina, Mr. Thurmond.
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
2.5941610336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.3529909551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0755254761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.050133554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0310376374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020550429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008827309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006521347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002372994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.82918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
72.624
Magnitude:
33
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
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
17.5878331065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
2.1770054474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3726996947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2035540296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0727354782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0171027466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013955105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011662267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003541108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001166385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.04694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
84.414
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I am a cosponsor of this amendment. I believe that it is a very important amendment. Other countries are going forward and developing missile systems. Can we afford not to do it? For the sake of our people and the sake of this Nation, we should seize this opportunity to go forward on this matter promptly. It is in the interest of our Nation and the people of this country that we take that step.
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
0.62
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.4576199465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.8320695721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0325616129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.012239661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059426948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004646695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013450726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005879909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003019153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000102306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.21632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.125
Magnitude:
80
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
24.281
Magnitude:
80
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Strom Thurmond
I thank the Senator, very much, for yielding to me.
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
0.1377163804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0646894681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0364663923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0344493223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0109768698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025979396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006776937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000189551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.43908E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.55295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.168
Magnitude:
149
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Strom Thurmond
Mr. COCHRAN 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
6.5176263452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.9074222296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.5123937968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0708128035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106385334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0045461209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.93755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.87792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0295E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.995
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
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
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
0.2934731543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1048921375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0809725083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0236889886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067657638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000754747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004907753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003503967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002147965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000104855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.07634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.23
Magnitude:
95
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
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
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Oklahoma, Senator Inhofe.
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
0.28886043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1429077005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0130850749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031804342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002477391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011235708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002902116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001414155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.94086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.73361E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.59675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.769
Magnitude:
107
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2846760675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0756670779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0644277607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050081839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018217341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006342978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003820133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000354281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001214777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.70311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.34858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.053
Magnitude:
79
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jim Inhofe
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
Moderation
Violence
0.3464374691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2544858027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1478376566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.116265798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0287137285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0174898683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0108837325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014188859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003043122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002105757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.22403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.173
Magnitude:
359
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.1
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jim Inhofe
I regret that we are on such a tight constraint, because I think this is the most significant issue this Senate will be addressing certainly this year. We are talking about the lives of American citizens.
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
0.169
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.623810757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.248758751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0718131021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0463944714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0118016171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019282124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016428403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000327135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002972958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002025929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000179932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
73.624
Magnitude:
69
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.476
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jim Inhofe
As one who is from Oklahoma and can see what type of terrorist devastation can take place, and realizing that the devastation in Oklahoma was one-thousandth of the power of the smallest nuclear warhead known, it is a very scary thing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3640525974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0480818562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0297867286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148248699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101201913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049216407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0029827819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024677163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002239563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.44795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.19034E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
68.179
Magnitude:
163
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
26.261
Magnitude:
163
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jim Inhofe
I believe right now -- I don't think there is a Senator here who doesn't believe this -- that there could very well be a missile headed our direction as we speak. It is not a matter of a rogue nation learning how to make missiles to deliver the weapons of mass destruction that we know they have. It is a matter of just getting that technology and those systems from a country that already does. China is such a country.
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
-0.633
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0571749639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0378137716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0217819441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.019065458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063701744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024363495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013116309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005794798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001264894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001014019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.10347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.936
Magnitude:
141
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jim Inhofe
China fully has missiles that can reach Washington, DC, from any place in the world. We have no way in the world of knocking them down. We know that China is trading technology systems with countries like Iran -- countries that would not hesitate to use missiles against us.
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
0.183
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4363817628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0194313718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140792705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026060685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017739598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000988937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006796995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002208347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001590546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.64078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.94E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
54.104
Magnitude:
32
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jim Inhofe
I wish I were speaking last, because there are going to be some things said about the exorbitant costs of such a system. We can complete a system to protect us against a limited missile attack for about $4 billion. In the case of our AEGIS ship system, we have 22 AEGIS ships that have the capability of knocking down a missile, but not an ICBM. We have a $50 billion investment in that system, and for only $4 billion more we could have that system to protect Americans.
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
0.55
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
7.9534001648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.878298074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.7069710642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3151866375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0807549397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0786588818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005042501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001624924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001532105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000137039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001137056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
47.608
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.369
Magnitude:
43
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jim Inhofe
I hope that people will give consideration to this resolution. I think it is the most significant resolution we will be considering this year.
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
0.608
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.2559465133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.5093014799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1811125432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0509080593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068887901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006870486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012017828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010403349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000155106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.42516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.49321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.176
Magnitude:
85
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jim Inhofe
I ask unanimous consent that three items pertaining to this matter 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
Moderation
Violence
8.1812031567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
2.0794646814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2656987403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2134522423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0200596565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116735202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0092408882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016266549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001384677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012220988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002524027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.327
Magnitude:
129
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
35.823
Magnitude:
129
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
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
Carl Levin
I yield Senator Conrad 4 minutes.
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
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, I rise as a strong supporter of national missile defense. But I also rise as a strong opponent of the Cochran bill that is before us. I believe so strongly in national missile defense that I have introduced legislation promoting national missile defense that has passed the U.S. Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Kent Conrad
I support national missile defense because we have an unpredictable and rapidly emerging ICBM threat to this country from the so-called rogue states. The Rumsfeld Commission recently alerted us to the growing need for national missile defense. As I have said many times on the Senate floor, we must be prepared before we are surprised.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kent Conrad
But the bill before us is fatally flawed because it does not include the correct criteria for a decision to deploy. It says that we should deploy "as soon as technologically possible." Mr. President, that isn't the right test. Let's make sure that we deploy the best initial system, not simply the first one off the shelf. The first one off the shelf may be significantly inferior to one that follows soon thereafter that would be a far more effective system of national missile defense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.094
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kent Conrad
Further, the Cochran bill is also seriously flawed because it has only one criterion -- "as soon as technologically possible." It completely disregards three other vital criteria for national missile development:
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
-0.644
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kent Conrad
No. 1, treaty compliance. As the Joint Chiefs have said in several letters, the ABM Treaty and START accords must not be endangered. Mr. President, I direct my colleagues' attention to a statement by General Henry Shelton, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He said that the effect that "NMD deployment would have on arms control agreements and nuclear arms reductions should be included in any bill on national missile defense." Are we going to listen to the top military leadership of our country on this question? I hope so. I hope we are going to listen to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Kent Conrad
The second key criterion is cost. A system we can't afford, such as one with space-based weapons, is a fantasy in the short run and protects no one. We need to have a system that we can afford.
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
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Kent Conrad
The third criterion is use of proven technology to ensure performance and contain costs. We ought to use technology we know will work. Again, rushing to failure will not protect one single American family.
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
-0.289
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, we are in a development stage on national missile defense, and that is where our efforts must be. I applaud our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee and Armed Services Committee for fully funding aggressive development of national missile defense. However, the Cochran bill, at this point, is counterproductive because it applies the wrong criteria to the decision to deploy. The Senate should again vote no on cloture.
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
-0.291
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Kent Conrad
I thank the Chair. I yield the floor and give back the remainder of my time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Several Senators 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
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Carl Levin
I yield 4 minutes to Senator Dorgan.
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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Byron Dorgan
Mr. President, this debate and this vote are not about whether we support research on a missile defense system. I am on the Appropriations Committee. I am on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. The Defense appropriations bill has over $3 billion for research and development of theater and national missile defense programs. I expect all Members of the Senate support that. I do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Byron Dorgan
But this bill presents us with a different question. This bill would put the Senate on record saying there must be a deployment of a national missile defense system -- there must be a deployment as soon as "technologically feasible." And we must then deploy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Byron Dorgan
Well, 25 years ago, we had an antiballistic missile system in North Dakota. I guess that particular system was technologically feasible then. Of course, that system would have used nuclear bombs to intercept and destroy incoming missiles. But it was built, at the cost of over $20 billion in today's terms. Thirty days after it was declared operational, it was mothballed. That system was too expensive and too controversial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Byron Dorgan
Let's keep that cautionary tale in mind as we consider this bill.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Byron Dorgan
If this bill were to pass, the question is, What is technologically feasible? What kind of technology? At what cost? Does cost have any relevance at all? How will the bill affect arms control? Will this bill crowd out spending on other ways of dealing with terrorism? What other defense programs that respond to terrorist threats or rogue nations will then lack funding because we forced deployment of a system when someone said we now have the technology, and we forced deployment notwithstanding costs?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.968
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Byron Dorgan
Frankly, a rogue nation or a terrorist state is much more likely to pose a threat to us with a suitcase nuclear bomb planted in the trunk of a rusty Yugo car at a dock in New York City. The threat is much more likely to be a nuclear weapon put on top of a cruise missile -- not an ICBM, but a cruise missile. There is far greater proliferation of cruise missiles and greater access to them. Will this defend against cruise missiles? No. Will it do anything about the suitcase bomb? No. What about a fertilizer bomb in a truck parked in front of a building? No. What about a vial of the most deadly biological agents? Again, no.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.971
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
7.1
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Byron Dorgan
There are a lot of terrorist and rogue nation threats that we ought to be concerned about, and we ought to worry about developing missile defense -- and we are. But rushing to say we must deploy now, as soon as it is technologically feasible, notwithstanding any other consideration, makes no sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.902
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Byron Dorgan
The Senator from Michigan was asking what this bill would do to arms control. I want to hold up a chart of unclassified pictures to try and show what arms control means. This is a photo from March 26, 1997. It shows the launching of an SSN-20 missile from a Russian submarine in the Barents Sea. The submarine launched a missile, and within minutes the missile was destroyed. And the last picture here shows the missile's pieces falling into the sea.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.56495
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Byron Dorgan
Why was that missile destroyed? Because of arms control agreements that we have reached with Russia. There was a whole series of these "launch-to-destruction" launches, because they were an inexpensive way for Russia to destroy its submarine-launched missiles and for us to verify their destruction. That is the way to deal with these threats -- a reduction of nuclear weapons, reduction of delivery vehicles. This is the kind of thing, with Nunn-Lugar and other efforts, especially arms control agreements, that results in a real reduction of threat.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.939
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Byron Dorgan
The question is, What will the vote today do to arms control? Will it mean more delivery systems, more nuclear weapons? A greater arms race? I don't think anybody in this Chamber has that answer. My colleague, Senator Conrad, put it well. To those who support -- and I think almost all of us do -- theater missile defenses and the research on national missile defense, it doesn't make any sense to say that notwithstanding any other consideration we must deploy as soon as technologically feasible. That is not, in my judgment, the right thing or the thoughtful thing to do in order to defend this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Byron Dorgan
Mr. LEVIN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Carl Levin
I yield Senator Bingaman 3 minutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Michigan for yielding me time. I want to join my colleagues in resisting S. 1873, this proposal. In my view, what this proposal would do is to put our Defense Department in an untenable position. It essentially says that, in this case, in the case of national missile defense, as distinguished from all other cases, they should ignore the criteria that they use for deciding which programs to go ahead and deploy. Those criteria are that they maintain a sensible balance among cost, schedule, and performance considerations, given affordability constraints.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jeff Bingaman
Now, that is the criteria the Department of Defense has set up. This proposal by my colleague from Mississippi would have them ignore those provisions and rush ahead to develop this as soon as it is technologically feasible. We have some experience with efforts by Congress to turn up the political pressure on the Department of Defense and to urge them to rush ahead with development of programs before they can be safely deployed. The most recent example is one that many of us are familiar with; it is the THAAD Program, Theater High Altitude Area Defense Program. In that case, again, we were anxious to get this program fielded. The Congress put increased pressure on the Department of Defense to move ahead. Accordingly, we have had disaster. In that case, the program is 4 years behind schedule. There have been five consecutive flight test failures of the THAAD interceptor. The cost of the program has risen from $10 billion to $14 billion today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Jeff Bingaman
General Larry Welch, who reviewed this missile defense program and other programs indicated that one reason is that there was a very high level of risk, that we were, in fact, engaged in what he called a "rush to failure" in the THAAD Program. We do not need a rush to failure in the national missile defense program to follow onto the rush to failure in the THAAD Program. We need a program that the Department of Defense can develop on an urgent basis, but on a reasonable basis. I believe they are on that course. I believe when General Shelton asks us to refrain from this kind of a legislative proposal, I think we should take his advice. I hope we will defeat the proposal by the Senator from Mississippi.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
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
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Carl Levin
I yield 3 minutes to Senator Biden.
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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
9
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
Joe Biden
Mr. President, whatever our views on a nationwide ballistic missile defense, it seems to me that we should reject S. 1873.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Joe Biden
Were that bill to pass, deploying a national missile defense system could, in my view, break the back of the economy at a moment when we finally have gotten a handle on things.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
A week ago, General Lyles warned that our current programs are over budget and "may not be all affordable." We spent years getting some budget discipline. We have finally achieved that. We must not throw that all away.
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 Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
This bill would require deployment even without a threat of new strategic missiles; and it would throw taxpayers' money at the first available technology, rather than the best technology.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
As Dr. Richard L. Garwin warns, the first technology will be vulnerable to missiles with penetration aids, which Russia surely has and others can easily develop. Missile defense is expensive; penetration aids are cheap.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.804
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
This bill will also guarantee what General Welch calls a "rush to failure." Five test failures with the THAAD theater defense system are a reminder of how difficult it is to develop any missile defense. A policy of deploying the first "technologically possible" system is almost bound to fail.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.841
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Finally, this bill does not even permit consideration of the negative consequences of deployment. S. 1873 would destroy the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, and thus end any hope of implementing START Two or of achieving START Three.
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
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
"Star Wars" may seem easier than the hard, patient work of reducing great power armaments and stabilizing our forces. But the "easier" path can also be the dangerous path.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Last week, Presidents Clinton and Yeltsin agreed to share real-time data on third-country missile launches, to reduce the risk of accidental nuclear war. That is a good, sensible initiative.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
But what happens if we say we will deploy a national missile defense? We may call it just a defense, but others will see it as a second- strike defense that enables us to mount first-strike nuclear attacks. Russia and China will adopt a hair-trigger, "launch on warning" posture to overwhelm that defense, and the risk of nuclear war will rise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Now, some day we may need a nation-wide ballistic missile defense. That is why the Defense Department has the "3+3" policy of developing technology that would permit deployment within three years of finding an actual threat on the horizon.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
Some of my colleagues believe we cannot wait for that. But Iran's missiles will hit the Middle East and parts of Europe. North Korea's missiles will hit Japan and Okinawa. Despite recent missile tests, these countries are several years away from threatening even the far western portions of Alaska and Hawaii, as General Shelton made clear in his letter of August 24.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
And should a real threat materialize, there are far cheaper alternatives to fielding a national missile defense. So, while sensible policy on ballistic missile defense is perfectly feasible, S. 1873 is not such a sensible policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the Senate has real work to do. Americans deserve a Patient's Bill of Rights; we can enact campaign finance reform that even the House of Representatives had enough sense to pass; and we must stop the slaughter of our teenagers by Big Tobacco.
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)
2.19722
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Let us get back to legislation that meets real, current needs and that will not destroy the balanced budget. Let us reject cloture on the motion to debate S. 1873, and get this Senate back to work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.7346
VADER
-0.242
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, as a cosponsor of the legislation before the Senate, I rise in strong support of the objectives set forth in this bill. As we all know, this legislation would establish a policy for the U.S. to develop and deploy a national missile defense as soon as technologically possible. This system will defend all 50 states against any limited ballistic missile threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, allow me to offer a couple of observations about the changed international and national security environment which directly impact U.S. defense needs. The original impetus for a national missile defense system was the perceived threat from the Soviet Union during the cold war.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
Although some assume that the collapse of the Soviet Union and the continued thaw in previously frosty relations with Russia have rendered such defensive capabilities unnecessary, this view is naive. I believe that in many respects the threat has actually increased.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
The increased threat results from several interrelated factors. The collapse of the bipolar geopolitical order defined by U.S.-Soviet confrontation has ushered in multipolar instability. The threats we confront today as a nation are diffuse. Moreover, our potential enemies are abundant in a world where interstate relations are no longer delineated according to membership in one of two ideological camps.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Pete Domenici
I would like to emphasize a further change brought about by changes in the international environment. An additional aspect of the post- cold-war world is the rapid and, in some cases, uncontrollable diffusion of advanced technologies. While earlier non-proliferation efforts relied heavily on stringent export control regimes, heavy reliance on multilateral controls is insufficient to protect U.S. interests.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Pete Domenici
The U.S. continues to maintain a complex and multi-layered system of export controls as a deterrent to would-be proliferators or rogue nations. However, an export control regime is only as strong as its weakest link. Furthermore, rogue nations -- such as North Korea -- who already possess threatening capabilities, are more than willing to sell their know-how to others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
I am aware of others' predictions that ballistic missile capability will not present a threat for more than another decade. I believe, however, that these predictions rely too heavily on the assumption that export controls will keep rogue nations at bay. Without the technology, our potential enemies are presumably impotent. I think this is an overly optimistic view.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
More than 15 nations already possess short-range ballistic missiles. Many of these same nations are pursuing weapons of mass destruction to accompany these missile capabilities. Several of these same countries are hostile to U.S. interests.
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
-0.802
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Pete Domenici
Any country with the know-how to launch low-orbit satellites is also capable of achieving long-range delivery of a nuclear or other type of warhead. In contrast to the CIA's earlier prediction, the recently released Rumsfeld Report stated that the threat is only five years away. Moreover, the Rumsfeld Commission determined that the U.S. may not be able to identify the source of a threat, thus having little or no warning.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.703
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
Let me simply offer one concrete example why the Administration's current policy is dangerous. The Administration assumes it will have three years warning of a ballistic missile threat to the U.S. Although U.S. intelligence previously believed that Iran could not field a medium-range missile until 2003, this system was flight-tested in July.
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
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
According to intelligence sources, the light-weight alloys as well as equipment for testing these Iranian missiles came from Russia.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Pete Domenici
If we assume the predictions about othe5r countries; lack of technological capacities are accurate and postpone implementation of our own defensive capabilities based on these assumptions, the U.S. will be rendered vulnerable while we test the accuracy of these predictions. If these assumptions are proven false, the results would be devastating.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
This is a risk to U.S. security and a risk to U.S. civilians that I personally am not willing to take.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
3.9
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
It has been an enduring objective of U.S. defense policy to achieve the capability to defend our country from ballistic missiles, whether the threat be from deliberate, accidental or unauthorized launch.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
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
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
A further reality we confront under changed circumstances is the steady deterioration of Russia's system of command and control over its nuclear warheads.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Pete Domenici
Although the Russian situation presents a potential threat now and deployment is not slated for another several years, no one can assume that the command-and-control elements in any state possessing weapons of mass destruction and long-range delivery capability will remain impenetrable and secure. This is one more reason that devising and deploying missile defense makes sense.
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
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
There has been sufficient debate as to whether this bill is necessary in addition to the Defense Department's three-plus-three program. I believe it is for the following reasons:
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Pete Domenici
First, although the three-plus-three program provides for development of national missile defense (NMD) technology, it does not commit to deployment.
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
0.038
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Pete Domenici
Under the Administration's program, the U.S. would achieve the means to deploy an NMD system, but would await an imminent threat to do so. Capability that is not deployed opens a window of vulnerability. Certainly the plans of an attack on the U.S. by a hostile nation are not going to include a great deal of advanced warning. By not providing a commitment to deployment, as is the objective of this legislation, we are deliberately creating an indefinite phase of vulnerability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.719
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Pete Domenici
Second, opponents to this legislation firmly believe that by committing to deployment we may end up with an inadequate or faulty system. This bill neither prematurely locks the U.S. into specific technological solutions nor does it freeze our missile defense options.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.373
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
We already are deploying systems, even though the technologies involved continue to evolve. The specific technologies utilized and the defense capabilities achieved are in no way determined by this legislation. Further development and improvements to the system are anticipated, and this legislation allows for that.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Pete Domenici
An additional strategic consideration is that the lack of a U.S. NMD system may actually provide an additional incentive to would-be rogues. If the U.S. implements an NMD system early enough, this may serve as a deterrent to these states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
As mentioned, I believe that predictions regarding the technical mediocrity of hostile nations are excessively optimistic. However, I also firmly believe that a national missile defense system undoubtedly raises the bar on the technological capability necessary to inflict damage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.511
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Pete Domenici
Any nation hostile to the U.S. would not only have to achieve long- range capability, but they would also have to be sophisticated enough in their delivery system to defeat a defensive shield. The financial and technical means necessary to accomplish this goal does, indeed, comprise a substantial deterrent.
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
0.731
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pete Domenici
More importantly, a missile defense system places strategic stability on a more reliable and less adversarial foundation. The cold war deterrence relied on vulnerability and threats of retaliation. Missile defenses create a shield of protection, while the maintenance of a reliable stockpile underpins our credibility in threats of retaliation if attacked.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.858
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
Arms reductions can only achieve objectives of stable U.S.-Russian relations if these reductions are accompanied by national missile defense deployment. With such a system in place, possible non- compliance and third party threats are not as pertinent. This would provide the confidence necessary to achieve even greater reductions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, based on these concerns about U.S. national security in conjunction with my commitment to disarmament objectives I cosponsored and fully support the legislation before us today.
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
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
National missile defense will provide the necessary additional security requisite in an unstable and transitional global environment where hostile nations are rapidly amassing threatening and sophisticated weapons capability. The objectives set forth in this legislation achieve that goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.599
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
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, I rise today in support of S. 1873, the American Missile Protection Act. This bill is simple, but extremely important. It makes it clear that it is the policy of the United States to deploy, as soon as technologically possible, a national missile defense system which is capable of defending the entire territory of the United States against limited ballistic missile attack.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank Murkowski
We voted on cloture earlier this year -- the motion fell one vote shy. Well, as is common in this business, we are dealing with changed circumstances. North Korea continues to defy rational behavior. As we all know, it recently fired a multi-stage missile over Japan! Starvation in North Korea is rampant, and many North Korea watchers have long predicted that government's imminent collapse. Well, Mr. President, the North Korean Government continues to defy the odds -- but, what concerns me is the old adage that "desperate times often call for desperate measures." If North Korea is truly desperate, to what extent will it go to try to hold on to its grasp of power?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.65393
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Frank Murkowski
We have almost 80,000 American troops in the Asia/Pacific Theater. Most of these troops are already in the range of current North Korean missile technology. As their missile development program advances, we can expect more American lives and territory to be at risk. We cannot stand idly by and wait! We need to be prepared so that we can protect our citizens and our territory from such a reckless or accidental strike by North Korea or some other nation.
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
-0.338
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Frank Murkowski
Alaskans have been justifiably concerned with this issue for some time. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record at this time a resolution passed by the Alaska State Legislature which calls on the Administration to include Alaska and Hawaii in all future assessments of the threat of a ballistic missile attack on the United States. More than 20 percent of our domestic oil comes from Alaska, all of it through the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Alaskans are concerned, as should the rest of the country be concerned, that a strike at the pipeline could have dire consequences to our domestic energy production.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Frank Murkowski
Last year North Korean defectors indicated that the North Korean missile development program already poses a verifiable threat to American forces in Okinawa and seems on track to threaten parts of Alaska by the turn of the Century. The Taepodong missile, which is under development, would have a range of about 3,100 miles. From certain parts of North Korea, this weapon could easily target many of the Aleutian islands in western Alaska, including the former Adak Naval Air Base.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Frank Murkowski
The Washington Times reported earlier this year that the Chinese have 13 of 18 long-range strategic missiles armed with nuclear warheads aimed at American cities. This is incredible, Mr. President. Opponents to the motion to invoke cloture somehow fail to understand that this threat is real and that we have a responsibility to protect the United States from attack, be it deliberate or accidental. Without question, the threat of an attack on the United States is increasingly real, and we must act now to make certain that it is the policy of the United States to construct a national missile defense system with the capability of intercepting and deterring an aggressive strike against American soil from all parts of the United States -- as soon as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.42744
VADER
0.613
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Frank Murkowski
Finally, Mr. President, I would mention for a moment that S. 1873 is not, and I repeat not, in any way a strike at Russia. The ABM treaty was crafted and agreed to when the United States and the Soviet Union were the only nuclear powers. The mutually assured destruction system was agreed to under the understanding that we were dealing with the Soviet Union, and not third parties. Times have changed; there are countless more players that have complicated the issues. We have a responsibility to protect ourselves, and we must act now to do so.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, I support the motion to proceed to the bill and hope that my colleagues will vote overwhelmingly in favor of this legislation this morning and pass it in the near future.
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
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Connie Mack III
Mr. President, I am pleased to be a cosponsor of S.1873, the American Missile Protection Act of 1998 drafted by Senators Cochran and Inouye. While I have been an ardent supporter of a vigorous missile defense program with a specific architecture and under a specific deployment schedule, a sufficient minority of members has been able to derail this effort over the last few years. Therefore, the modest proposal under consideration today, is an attempt to compromise by affirmatively establishing as U.S. policy the deployment of an effective National Missile Defense (NMD) system as soon as technologically possible.
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)
3.29584
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Connie Mack III
I have long argued that such a system is both necessary and prudent because the threat of an attack or an inadvertent launch did not end with the termination of the cold war, but is real and continues to grow. In fact, the threat is greater today than any time in United States history. The technology revolution aids equally those who want to bring good into the world, as well as those who would do harm.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Connie Mack III
Recent activities in Africa, namely the bombing of our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and the launch of ballistic missiles (or a satellite) by North Korea, as well as the shoot-down of two unarmed American aircraft in the Florida straits two years ago, reminds us of the threat the United States and our allies face from rogue and terrorist states, and non-state actors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Connie Mack III
Beyond these, the future of Russia and China remains unclear. While we wait to see if the forces of freedom and democracy prevail in the internal struggles happening in these countries, we must remember that they maintain the capability to launch weapons of mass destruction. Other states continue efforts to develop destructive capabilities. Recently, Iran has made dramatic progress in its missile development. We know that China's proliferation has aided the development of Pakistan's nuclear program, adding to the instability of South Asia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Connie Mack III
My primary concern with the Administration's "plan" on deploying an anti-ballistic missile defense system is that it is premised on deploying a system within three years of clearly identifying an emerging threat. I believe the Administration greatly overestimates its intelligence gathering capability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.493
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.9
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Connie Mack III
In early 1997, a CIA official testified that Iran was not expected to have the capability to field a medium range ballistic missile until 2007. Less than a year later, that nine year time frame was significantly reduced by the CIA, and another Administration official predicted Iran could have the capability in as early as one-and-a-half years. Similarly, in 1997 the Department of Defense only credited Pakistan with a 300 km capability. However, less than six months later Pakistan launched a missile capable of traveling 1,500 km.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Connie Mack III
Based on past performance, I am very hesitant to base the fielding of a missile defense system on the Administration's determination of the existence of an emerging threat. I believe such a plan is grossly inadequate and could have catastrophic consequences for the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.851
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, last May, in the wake of India's nuclear weapons tests, the Senate rejected by one vote a motion to allow us to consider the need for a national missile defense. At that time I came to the floor and urged my colleagues to support defending our nation against missile attack. I recalled how the President, in his State of the Union address, underscored the importance of foresight and the need to prepare "for a far off storm." The President wasn't talking about weapons proliferation and national missile defense, but I suggested he should have been -- and that the thunder clouds of proliferation were gathering.
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
-0.083
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Fred Thompson
Since that vote in May, the storm has picked up force and is not so "far off." That weapons proliferation is a serious threat to our nation is more obvious today that even a few month ago.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Fred Thompson
Allow me to remind my colleagues of a few developments since the Senate last considered missile defense:
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Fred Thompson
Following India's nuclear tests, Pakistan conducted six of its own tests. The South Asian subcontinent -- rife with smoldering disputes -- is now perched on the edge of a nuclear arms race.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Fred Thompson
The following month, in June, North Korea blatantly announced that it was selling, and would continue to sell, ballistic missiles to any and all comers. The only requirement is cash on the barrel-head.
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
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Fred Thompson
In July, the Congress received stark warning of our under- preparedness from the Rumsfeld Commission. This distinguished, bi- partisan, group of experts concluded that our assessment of the missile threat to America was inadequate, and that hostile countries were closer to developing and deploying ballistic missiles than we thought. As if to prove the Rumsfeld Commission right, Iran test-launched its Shahab-3 missile that same month. This weapon was based on a North Korean design and updated with Russian and Chinese assistance. It is capable of striking U.S. allies and troops in the Middle East. Iran also continues its work on the Shahab-4, which will be able to reach central Europe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Fred Thompson
Then, just a few weeks ago, North Korea test-launched its Taepo-Dong 1 missile -- and they shot it right over our key ally, Japan. The Taepo- Dong 1 is a huge breakthrough for North Korea. It is a multi-stage rocket that puts North Korea over a critical technology threshold. Their next missile, already under development, is the Taepo-Dong 2 which will be capable of striking American shores.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Fred Thompson
When I spoke on this subject in May, I cautioned that developments such as these were on the horizon. Indeed, I noted a few of them specifically. But I truly did not expect to stand here this soon and recount that so many dangerous developments actually occurred. My friends, the past few months demonstrate that the threats from weapons of mass destruction and missiles with increasingly greater range are an imminent threat. We have consistently underestimated that threat and must proceed with development and deployment of a national missile defense as soon as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Fred Thompson
I do not know if there will be another proliferation development to report this month. Given the recent track record, it's very likely there will be. It's certain that missile development in hostile countries will continue apace. Moreover, world events are becoming more and more chaotic each day. The instability in Russia and Asia and the continuing proliferation activities of countries like China and North Korea only heightens the prospect that dangerous weapons technology will be sold to rogue actors.
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
-0.762
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Fred Thompson
President Clinton was recently quoted in the press that requiring certification regarding other countries' actions only creates the need for the Administration to "fudge" its reporting. More recently, it appears the Administration took an active role to limit weapons inspections in Iraq, despite all its rhetoric to the contrary. Mr. President, events like these are highly worrisome because they suggest the President is less than forthcoming to the American people, to our allies and to our foes on issues of national defense and foreign policy. Perhaps even more worrisome, however, is the possibility that Administration policy makers may be fooling themselves. In the case of missile defense, this appears to be so. Their defense policy is based on hollow rhetoric and delusion. It is based on the hope of a three-year advanced warning. My friends, we're receiving our warnings now -- over and over again. It's time to act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.427
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Fred Thompson
It's time to wake up and it's time to act. The technology to develop nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction is widely available. If we do not prepare today, when the day arrives that America is paralyzed by our vulnerability to ballistic missile attack, or when an attack actually occurs, we will be reduced to telling the American people -- and history -- that we had hoped this would not happen. We will have to say we had ample evidence of a growing threat, but did not act for whatever reason.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.785
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, if we're going to err on this issue, we should err on the side of caution. If our choices are to deploy a missile defense either too early or too late, let's make it early. The first step in raising our guard is to pass S. 1873, the American Missile Protection Act, and commit the United States to a policy of deploying national missile defenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, as I listen to the debate on S. 1873, two observations come to my mind. First, it appears that a rigid adherence to ideology seems to be trumping the judgment of this nation's most senior military leaders. Second, advocates of S. 1873 apparently lack confidence in their own publicly stated position. They are insisting that the critical and costly decision about whether we deploy a national missile defense should be based on a single criterion -- technological feasibility -- a simplistic test that the bill's supporters are unwilling to use for any other federal program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Tom Daschle
The Senate should act as it did in May. We should oppose cloture and move on to the Patients' Bill of Rights, campaign finance reform, education, agricultural relief, and the environment -- all issues of greater urgency for working families in this country.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Daschle
The proponents of this latest attempt to deploy ballistic missile defenses at all costs have entitled this bill the American Missile Protection Act. But let's be clear, enactment of this bill will provide precious little if any additional protection. If the Senate were to immediately adopt this bill, we would not be a single day closer to actually having a national missile defense. In fact, as stated by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in recent letters to Congress, deployment of national missile defenses at this time is unnecessary, premature, and could effectively increase the nuclear threats this country faces.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
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
0.931
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Tom Daschle
Quoting from S. 1873, "the United States should deploy as soon as is technologically possible an effective national missile defense system." In the eyes of the sponsors of this bill, the only standard that must be met in deciding whether to deploy defenses is that they be technologically possible.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I cannot find a clear definition of effective defenses in S. 1873. That troubles me greatly, though it apparently doesn't trouble the bill's supporters. They are strangely silent when it comes to establishing even the most minimal performance requirements for missile defenses. Many of these bill supporters are the same people who reject important domestic programs such as health care and school construction because they fail to meet their stringent -- sometimes logically impossible -- set of conditions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.603
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Tom Daschle
This irony is not lost on me, nor should it be lost on the rest of the Senate. As I noted in May when we last debated this bill, the attitude displayed by the proponents of S. 1873 is cavalier even by military spending standards. Some research by the Department of Defense shows that S. 1873 would make history. For the first time ever, we would be committing to deploy a weapons system before it had been developed, let alone thoroughly tested.
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
-0.639
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Daschle
An additional irony is that most experts believe that a rush to judgment on ballistic missile defenses will not necessarily lead to the deployment of the most effective system. According to General John Shalikashvili, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, "if the decision is made to deploy a national missile defense system in the near term, then the system fielded would provide a very limited capability. If deploying a system in the near term can be avoided, the Defense Department can continue to enhance the technology base and the commensurate capability of the missile defense system that could be fielded on a later deployment schedule." In addition to its silence on the effectiveness issue, there is not a word in S. 1873 about the costs of this system. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the deployment of even a very limited system could cost tens of billions of dollars. And given that so much of the necessary technology remains unproven, history tells us the real cost could be much, much more. Despite the hefty price tag and the questionable technology, proponents of this bill essentially say, "the costs be damned, full speed ahead." Yet when it comes to proven proposals to improve our nation's schools, increase the quality of health care, or enhance the environment, the first question out of the mouths of the proponents of S. 1873 is, "how much does it cost?" Mr. President, S. 1873 also says absolutely nothing about how a U.S. declaration that it plans to unilaterally deploy national missile defenses will affect existing and future arms control treaties. It should be clear to every one in this chamber that if the United States unilaterally abrogates the ABM Treaty, which is what S. 1873 states we will do, the Russians will effectively end a decades-long effort to reduce strategic nuclear weapons. They will back out of START I. They will not ratify START II. And they will not negotiate START III. In other words, a unilateral U.S. deployment of national missile defenses could end the prospect for reducing Russia's strategic nuclear arsenal from its current level of 9,000 weapons down to as few as 2,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.30228
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.43478
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.43478
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90886
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
113
Sprache Difficult Word Count
106
Tom Daschle
I find it hard to believe that many of my colleagues are willing to forego the opportunity to eliminate thousands of Russian nuclear weapons today in exchange for the possibility that we might some day be able to deploy a system that can intercept a few missiles. This is much too steep a price to pay for a course of action that at present is unproven, unaffordable, and unnecessary.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
Supporters of S. 1873 have argued that the Senate should reconsider its position on this issue as a result of three major developments since May -- the nuclear weapons tests in India and Pakistan, the Rumsfeld Commission report on the threat posed by ballistic missiles, and North Korea's test of a medium-range ballistic missile. In reality, none of these events suggests we should go forward with premature deployment of national missile defenses. The tests of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan as well as the larger issue of proliferation of nuclear weapons can best and most directly be addressed by swift consideration and ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Adoption of S. 1873 does not directly address this situation and will, in fact, lead to more, not less, nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, the majority side of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has not seen fit to conduct a single hearing on this issue, let alone report out this treaty for consideration by the full Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
-0.821
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Tom Daschle
As for the remaining two events, I commend to all members of the Senate an excellent letter from General Shelton, this nation's most senior military leader. General Shelton and the rest of the service chiefs take issue with the Rumsfeld Commission's findings and reaffirm their support for the Clinton Administration's current missile defense policy and deployment readiness program. As for the recent Korea missile test, although the letter was written prior to the test, the Chairman's conclusions were explicitly based on the assumption that North Korea would continue the development and testing of their missile program. Quoting General Shelton, the North Korean missile program, "has been predicted and considered in the current examination." Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to reflect on the advice of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff and vote against cloture on S. 1873.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
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
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Wayne Allard
Mr. President, I rise as a cosponsor and strong supporter of S. 1873, the American Missile Protection Act, and I urge all my colleagues to vote in favor of this much needed legislation.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Wayne Allard
Let me begin by being blunt -- the United States cannot defend its borders against a single ballistic missile attack. This leaves all fifty states, especially Alaska and Hawaii, defenseless against any country that wants to threaten the U.S. with ballistic missiles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wayne Allard
We will hear that there is no need for a national missile defense because the Soviet Union is gone. This is true, but the USSR's demise has given rise to many nations ready to take their place. Russia has 25,000 nuclear warheads and recent reports show that their technology and warheads are readily available. Just as problematic is that 25 nations have or are developing nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. Over 30 nations have ballistic missiles, with many more attempting to strengthen their weapon of mass destruction capability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.854
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Wayne Allard
Until just recently, China, with its over 400 warheads, had strategic nuclear missiles targeted at the United States. However, these missiles could be red-targeted within minutes if so desired. Just last week, North Korea placed all of South Asia on high alert due to their missile test. They now have demonstrated the capability to build two-stage missiles, which is significant because adding stages increases missile range. While the Administration plays down the threat, I cannot. This leaves the region and our over 80,000 troops in the area vulnerable to attack. Also, according to "Jane's Strategic Weapons Systems," North Korea is developing long-range missile capability that could threaten southern Alaska and with additional assistance from Russia could later develop missiles with ranges which could threaten the west coast of the U.S.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.827
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Wayne Allard
Opponents will also argue that a missile defense system cannot defend the United States against suitcase nukes or terrorist attacks on our own soil. They are right, and we need to do more to detect this form of terrorism, but it should not be done at the risk of a ballistic missile attack. To quote William Safire, ". . . nations like China, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, India, and Pakistan have not been investing heavily in suitcases." These countries are spending money on long range missiles. While many of these countries may never threaten the United States, we should not base all of our future threats on the present.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Wayne Allard
Opponents also point out that non-proliferation agreements will end the need for a missile defense. The problem is that not all countries abide by these agreements, or even sign at all. Presently, China, North Korea, and Russia are all engaged in the transfer of missile components and technologies. Despite past denials, North Korea now admits to testing and selling missiles in an effort to help build the arsenals of Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Again, despite the threats and pleadings of the Administration, North Korea has refused to stop developing, testing, and deploying missiles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.693
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Wayne Allard
Lastly, opponents of a missile defense system point to the Administration's 1995 National Intelligence Estimate which stated that the United States would not face a threat of a missile attack for at least 15 years. However, to come to this conclusion, they had to exclude any threat to Alaska and Hawaii. This intentional omission is deceptive at best. We must not sacrifice the protection of U.S. citizens living in Alaska and Hawaii just to score political points. By leaving one state vulnerable, we leave the country vulnerable. This is unacceptable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Wayne Allard
While I am a strong supporter of the capability of our intelligence community, they are not perfect. In May, the U.S. intelligence community was caught by surprise when India conducted a series of nuclear tests on the 11th and 13th of that month. In another surprise, despite intelligence estimates that Iran could not field its medium range ballistic missile until 2003, Iran flight-tested this system on July 22nd of this year. Also, it has been reported that Iran is developing a longer-range version capable of reaching Central 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)
2.94444
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Wayne Allard
Again, the Administration believes that we will have at least 3 years warning before any missile attack would be feasible. However, on July 15th, the Congressionally mandated bipartisan Rumsfeld Commission concluded that the United States could get little to no warning of ballistic missile deployments from several emerging powers. The Commission stated that "The threat to the U.S. posed by these emerging capabilities is broader, more mature and evolving more rapidly than has been reported in estimates and reports by the intelligence community." It also warns that, "The warning times the U.S. can expect of new, threatening ballistic missile deployments are being reduced. . . . the U.S. might well have little or no warning before operational deployment." While it may be difficult, we must admit that we live in an era of unstable international politics. The U.S. should never initiate a ballistic missile attack, but we cannot be sure that other nations are like-minded. The United States must be able to defend itself. I believe the world would be a better place without these weapons. In the meantime though, we must live with the reality that they do exist and in the wrong hands will be used.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.12026
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.617
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.2
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Wayne Allard
The bottom line is that if the United States is on the receiving end of a missile attack, we are defenseless. I believe it is wrong to understate the danger still lurking in the world. We must do all that is possible to protect all Americans. We must develop a true national missile defense as soon as technologically possible. To do anything less would be to shirk our duties to provide for the common defense of the United States and all its citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Lauch Faircloth
Mr. President, how we vote is not always clear to Americans. For the average citizen it is not easy to keep straight whether a "yea" is for or against something -- whether it is a vote to pass a bill or table it. It also can be difficult to sort out where their senators stand when a particular vote covers many provisions in one "package." Which provision was the "yea" vote for or the "no" vote against?
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
-0.589
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Lauch Faircloth
But, Mr. President, the vote on cloture of the American Missile Protection Act (S. 1873) this morning is not at all one of those "confusing" votes. I can think of no vote where it can be seen more clearly exactly where each senator stands. This morning's vote was black and white. This morning's vote shows who takes the most important function of the Federal Government -- national security -- seriously. The Senate failed for a second time this year to invoke cloture on the bill. Forty-one Senators, all Democrats, voted against protecting American families from the greatest threat to our homeland.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.033
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Lauch Faircloth
Nothing can be more frightening than the thought of an attack on our homes by another nation using nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons. Not thinking about it or pretending that it won't happen are absolutely not grownup ways to deal with this reality.
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
-0.843
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Lauch Faircloth
Opponents of the American Missile Protection Act claim concern with the fact that the bill mandates deployment of a National Missile Defense system. They claim that this bill ties our hands because when we finally do develop the capability to deploy a system, there might not be a need for it.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Lauch Faircloth
Might not be a need?? Let me be completely up-front. It's a myth that we have plenty of time to build a missile defense capability and hold off deployment until some potential future threat develops. The American people need to get that scenario out of their minds. The system is needed today, right now, and it is time for this Administration to get off its slow-track development program.
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)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.504
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Lauch Faircloth
Just two months ago, the Rumsfeld Commission to Assess the Ballistic Missile Threat to the United States concluded that "ballistic missiles armed with WMD payloads pose a strategic threat to the United States." The commission did not say there might be a future threat, it said there is a present threat. Further, India and Pakistan have conducted nuclear tests, North Korea just launched a two-stage missile over Japan, and we don't know Iraq's chemical weapons capability because the inspectors have not been allowed to look. If these events do not convince my colleagues on the other side of the aisle of our need for a National Missile Defense system, what will it take to convince them? Do they actually have to see a missile strike?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.877
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Lauch Faircloth
So, Mr. President, I do not take seriously this criticism that S. 1873 is flawed because it mandates deployment of a missile defense system that may not be needed. This sounds more like a smoke screen. I believe that the Democrat's real hope is to try and resuscitate the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, which was voided by the breakup of the Soviet Union. Getting back the ABM Treaty seems to be all consuming for some senators, and a U.S. National Missile Defense system gets in the way of their goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.582
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Lauch Faircloth
Mr. President, after today's vote it is very clear to American families that their senators either support real national security action or are trying to convince the citizens that a paper treaty will be sufficient to protect them -- there is no middle ground.
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
0.854
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Mr. GLENN addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John Glenn
Mr. President, I rise today to oppose cloture on the Cochran bill.
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
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
John Glenn
I will agree at the outset that the many cosponsors of this bill, though haling overwhelmingly from a single party, probably believe they have the best interests of the nation in mind by giving their support to this bill. So I am not here today to challenge their motives or to impugn their character. I am here instead to state as concisely and sincerely as I can how and why I believe they are simply wrong.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Glenn
This bill is fatally flawed because it bases a profound national security decision -- that is, the decision to deploy a missile defense system spanning the entire territory of the United States -- upon one single consideration . . . its technological possibility.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Glenn
Voters across the land sent us here to Washington because here is where the tough decisions are made that face all Americans. They are tough decisions precisely because they rarely if ever involve only one consideration. They are tough because they often entail tough trade- offs in the pursuit of goals that our country simply cannot achieve all at once. As members of Congress, we have to consider politics, economics, short-term and long-term effects, impacts on other policies, legal issues, and other factors. We have to weigh all these considerations and reach a judgment on what will serve the interests of the nation.
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)
1.43508
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Glenn
Yet here we are today, deliberating a decision that could well lead to the expenditure of tens or potentially hundreds of billions of dollars solely on the basis of a wish on a star. And that star is Star Wars.
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
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
John Glenn
This is my main objection to the bill -- I just do not think it is wise to base fundamental national security decisions on simply one criterion, especially one so notoriously ill-defined as the notion of a "technological possibility." But I have other concerns as well. These relate to the potential cost of the policy enshrined in this bill. And they focus on the dubious technological objective that lies at the heart of what is known as "National Missile Defense." I think it is certainly appropriate to ask some tough questions -- as the Rumsfeld Commission did -- about the foreign missile threat to determine if this threat is so grave or so imminent that it requires throwing twin babies out with the bath water: first, by abandoning standard US government procurement laws and procedures when it comes to acquiring major technological systems, and second by setting America on a course that is contary to our nation's arms control treaty obligations. And with respect to the consideration of what is actually possible, I also want to call my colleagues' attention to an article in the New York Times dated July 28 by Richard Garwin, a member of the Rumsfeld Commission. The article makes a persuasive point: that we cannot -- must not -- depend on a system for our defense which, even under the best circumstances, cannot accomplish its mission. In fact, it is not at all clear that any system we design could ever deal with all of the varied threats from different quarters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.21053
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.21053
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.41616
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
84
John Glenn
Mr. President, the American people are not dummies. I am convinced that when they listen carefully to both sides on this issue, they will recognize that nobody has yet come up with an improvement on existing US policy for missile defense. They will come to this conclusion precisely because our current policy is premised upon all of the many considerations I have just summarized . . . not just one.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.543
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Glenn
Americans understand that it makes sense not to force the government to buy costly, high-risk technologies that simply have the possibility of being effective.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Glenn
They understand that America's national security decisions must not be made without considering the impacts of these decisions on the defense choices that will be left open to other 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)
2.3979
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Glenn
They understand that in an age of balanced budgets, large new public sector commitments will jeopardize funding prospects for a multitude of other precious national goals.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Glenn
They will know how to assess the incorrect claim so frequently made by missile defense advocates that America is allegedly "defenseless" against the foreign missile threat. The closer they look at the $270- plus billion that we are spending each year on the nation's defense (not to mention the additional billions that we are investing in our diplomatic and intelligence capabilities), the sooner they will see the fallacy in the idea of a defensless America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
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
26
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I yield the time remaining on our side to the distinguished Senator from Texas, Senator Hutchison, for closing our debate.
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
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Thank you, Mr. President. I thank the Senator from Mississippi for his leadership.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Which of these actions would be the act of a strong and powerful nation led by men and women of vision and foresight: a nation that constantly reassesses its security threats and tailors its defense to meet those threats, or a nation that sits back and says let's see what the threat is, then we will assess it and then we will address it?
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, it was the latter thinking that caused us to go to a hollow military after World War II, and we paid the price with thousands of lives in the Korean war -- lives of our men and women, because we hadn't planned for the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.832
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, we have gotten the wake-up call. It is the Rumsfeld report that Congress commissioned, which said that we have failed to estimate how long it would take rogue nations to develop ballistic missiles. That is the wake-up call. Are we going to meet the security threats of this country? The greatest security threat we have is incoming ballistic missiles. If we put our mind to the technology, we can prioritize our defense spending to say to the American people that we will protect you from incoming ballistic missiles to our shores, or to any theater where our Armed Forces are present. We can do no less if we are men and women of vision and foresight for the greatest Nation on Earth.
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
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I urge your support for the Cochran visionary amendment that would protect our country at the earliest opportunity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Coats be added as a cosponsor of S. 1873.
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
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
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
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
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
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)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The yeas and nays are required under the rule. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Slade Gorton
I move to reconsider the vote.
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
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Carl Levin
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Carl Levin
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Roberts). The distinguished Senator from Washington 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
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
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, the distinguished President pro tempore has asked for 5 or 10 minutes to speak as in morning business. I ask unanimous consent that you recognize him for that purpose.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
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
The distinguished Senator from South Carolina 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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5