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Senate Floor: STROM THURMOND NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999--CONFERENCE REPORT
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Moderation
20 Speakers
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Speakers
Wendell Ford Wendell Ford said 588 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
35%
Wendell Ford said 7836 words of a total of 27677 words.
29%
Fred Thompson Fred Thompson said 169 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
10%
Fred Thompson said 3148 words of a total of 27677 words.
12%
Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 145 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Strom Thurmond said 2389 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 144 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
9%
Pete Domenici said 2354 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Dan Coats Dan Coats said 94 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
6%
Dan Coats said 2261 words of a total of 27677 words.
9%
Carl Levin Carl Levin said 82 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
5%
Carl Levin said 1900 words of a total of 27677 words.
7%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 41 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
3%
Joe Biden said 965 words of a total of 27677 words.
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John Glenn John Glenn said 50 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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John Glenn said 962 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 44 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Ted Kennedy said 864 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 41 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 820 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 49 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Frank Murkowski said 657 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 43 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Russ Feingold said 606 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Trent Lott Trent Lott said 35 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Trent Lott said 585 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Mary L. Landrieu Mary L. Landrieu said 34 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Mary L. Landrieu said 539 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Ron Wyden Ron Wyden said 21 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Ron Wyden said 516 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson said 29 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Tim Hutchinson said 483 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell said 26 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Mitch McConnell said 337 words of a total of 27677 words.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 63 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer said 307 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 5 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison said 55 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Slade Gorton Slade Gorton said 2 sentences of a total of 1725 sentences.
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Slade Gorton said 9 words of a total of 27677 words.
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Full Transcript
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the conference report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0799774134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.018909543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125312537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0097406344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047244415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020109874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0016388063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011054556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004521404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5237E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4590866622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1809160342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1447138609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197124318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193869389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093675742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033450116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020349169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011974618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.06337E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9441E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.775
Magnitude:
69
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0162051219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0095610652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051266743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008595684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004643069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.71477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.07724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.52684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.1817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.7785E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0491E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1149539254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0860954402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060580187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008678588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006643757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003354823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001959203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.56531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.16305E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.84444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.70188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.004
Magnitude:
70
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gorton). Without objection, it is so ordered.
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 > Graphic
0.0312534161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0239599118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085649219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074670643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022894887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008119171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001868892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001685761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.49137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2737E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.749
Magnitude:
61
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, today the Senate considers the conference report to accompany the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999. I want to thank all the members of the conference committee for their hard work and cooperation. To give the Members of the Senate some insight into the complexity and magnitude of the work involved in the conference process, we had to reconcile nearly 1,000 funding differences and craft compromises for over 570 legislative issues in disagreement between the House and Senate bills. The conferees succeeded in settling the many difficult issues in this complex process only by putting the national interest above all others. I particularly want to thank Senator Levin, the ranking member of our committee, for his continued leadership and support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2290941076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0910259027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.013603206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134847389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049224902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002823015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001361815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001258353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001068546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.61903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.286
Magnitude:
34
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Strom Thurmond
I also want to acknowledge the contributions of Senator Coats, Senator Kempthorne, and Senator Glenn. This is their last defense authorization bill. On behalf of the committee and the Senate, I wish to thank them again for their dedication to the national security of our country and their support for the young men and women who serve in our armed services. We will miss their valuable counsel next year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3624318866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0709226879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0162807031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054830885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036306574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033074743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007743256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006424458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.8135E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.123
Magnitude:
125
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I also want to acknowledge the contribution of the staff of the Senate Armed Services Committee in bringing our conference process to closure. We on the committee are very proud of our staff. They are a model of bipartisan competence and everyone in this body is indebted to them for their dedication to excellence. I ask unanimous consent that a list of the members of the staff be printed in the Record following my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.865
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2295706654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0957038661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118926582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061015075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010886019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004353782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.7669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.01364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.60128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.7664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.569
Magnitude:
81
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
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
0.0686555693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.030209223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196892317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038642156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017876564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003594838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003323266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.73909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.6768E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.185
Magnitude:
78
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
(See exhibit 1.)
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.462523941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1818812219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1440186286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196931724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195438086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094640236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003331199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020722271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011930652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.12119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.355
Magnitude:
69
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I also wish to recognize the members and staff of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. We have worked more closely together this year than ever before. I want to express on behalf of the Armed Services Committee our appreciation to Chairman Stevens and to the members and staff of the Defense Subcommittee for their cooperation and support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0444395584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0437747105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036802972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029079836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007683291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001320836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001304101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.7861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6264E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Strom Thurmond
Working together, we have produced a bill which keeps the Department of Defense on a steady course and is consistent with the balanced budget agreement. It is a sound bipartisan approach to some very difficult policy issues. This is reflected in the fact that for the first time in memory, all of the conferees in both committees have signed the conference report. This bill sends a strong signal to our men and women in uniform and their families that we are fully committed to supporting them as they perform their dangerous missions around the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.771
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1254552044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0381255726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0202047944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022755379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018074626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000625024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004544631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000295418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.80947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Strom Thurmond
The conference report addresses three challenges to maintaining a strong national defense in the 21st century: the training and readiness of our military forces, the modernization of weapon systems and other defense equipment, and the preservation of quality of life programs for our military personnel and their families. The conference report, for example, authorizes funding of increases to a number of readiness accounts totaling nearly $1 billion above the administration request.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0362033956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0222846633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041361462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020936444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008933884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006632602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001059988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.94172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.91847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2898E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.319
Magnitude:
145
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Strom Thurmond
We have also authorized the construction of six new ships, increased the procurement of new tactical aircraft, and provided an increase of approximately $90 million for advanced space systems and technologies as well as an increase of about $132 million for strategic force upgrades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0091329246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079705991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019596659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018018678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002636036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001880876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001594914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.13827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1987E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.54E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.027
Magnitude:
114
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Strom Thurmond
In the conference, we have authorized a 3.6-percent pay raise and a comprehensive series of accession and retention bonuses and special pay to reduce the financial sacrifices involved with military service. In order to enhance the quality of life for our service personnel and their families, we have authorized increases totaling $666 million above the request for military construction and family housing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0496432825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0309074705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005911303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000945336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009114745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003582292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.48872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.64322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.709E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Strom Thurmond
The conferees have also crafted a number of management initiatives to ensure that limited budgets are managed more efficiently and that the burdens of service for our men and women in uniform are kept to a reasonable level. The bill includes provisions to ensure that commercial sole-source spare parts are procured in a cost-effective manner. The conference report authorizes a series of initiatives to test new health care benefits for Medicare-eligible military retirees. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to address the Year 2000 information technology issues in a more comprehensive fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1232359209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0269795099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0160319862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001653751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000678627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000330648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002925321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001746634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6058E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2663E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, this conference report is a sound and balanced approach to meeting our national security needs with constrained resources. It is my hope that the Senate will vote to adopt the report overwhelmingly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0091739574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032014828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013861159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011163923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002075746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.63849E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.01349E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.36094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8196E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2353E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.917E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Strom Thurmond
This is the 40th defense authorization conference report on which I have worked since joining the Armed Services Committee in 1959. It is the fourth and last as chairman of the committee as I have announced my intention to step down as chairman at the end of this year while retaining my seat on the committee. I regard my work on the committee to ensure a strong national defense as among the most important accompishments of my public service. My tenure as chairman over the last 4 years has been the culmination of that service. Words cannot express the pride and appreciation I feel for the honor my colleagues have bestowed by designating this authorization bill as the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0267295196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124283295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009997149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014336641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008965164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005012349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003542445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002526281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001339636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.90801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.82717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.846
Magnitude:
86
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Strom Thurmond
Looking back over the national security issues that have challenged the United States over the past 40 years and turning forward to the 21st century, I am very concerned about maintaining our ability to meet foreign policy ambitions with declining defense resources. If we do not change course soon, present and projected defense investment levels will expose the people of the United States to unacceptable levels of risk. We will have abdicated our fundamental responsibility to provide for a strong common defense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0233986299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107375774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036291927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003628199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001025799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.63086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.12154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.70569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5127E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9018E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.666E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.323
Magnitude:
170
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Strom Thurmond
We are in the midst of a period of unprecedented commitment of U.S. military forces in peacetime. The United States is using military forces to respond to a growing spectrum of international aggression, ethnic unrest, and domestic conflict. The operational tempo of each of our services is at an all time high as we respond in a sustained manner to crises in Africa, the Persian Gulf, and the Balkans. As we struggle with supporting these operational deployments, the backlog of modernization and real property upgrades continues to climb. Moreover, the imperative of maintaining our defense technological superiority over the next 10 to 15 years will soon generate a further requirement for substantial new investment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0507618708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0151722241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005646142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052424861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039127146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018432112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.17688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7504E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2241E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.766E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.648
Magnitude:
84
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Strom Thurmond
Yet our defense spending is declining. The authorization for new budget authority in this conference report is $270.5 billion, which is $2.6 billion below the inflation-adjusted level for fiscal year 1998. We are currently spending barely more than 3 percent of our gross domestic product on defense. This level is consistent with defense spending during the Depression-ridden 1930's. That level is projected to decline even further to 2.6 percent by 2002. We cannot hope to meet increasing foreign policy commitments with such declining resources.
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)
0.65393
VADER
-0.092
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0186571444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036680725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030183095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017868007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001758459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001709032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.7959E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.066E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.972
Magnitude:
97
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Strom Thurmond
We are already seeing the effects of this mismatch of resources and commitments. The Chiefs of the military services indicate that they have now hit rock bottom in readiness and modernization. We are seeing increasing spare parts shortages, increased cannibalization, declining unit operational readiness rates, cross-decking of critical weapons, equipment and personnel. Personnel retention rates -- especially for skilled personnel such as pilots -- are in a steep decline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.057339936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047390888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035217137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032659973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014340183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009859029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009302151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001895049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.27068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.54579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
53.878
Magnitude:
100
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Strom Thurmond
These trends have been evident for the last several years. The leadership in the military services, distinguished observers in the defense community, such as former Secretary of Defense Schlesinger, and even the political leaders in the Department of Defense have been sounding warnings of increasing peril for our national security. Now even the President has been forced by the mounting evidence to recognize the impact of underfunded administration requests and to call for an immediate increase in defense spending. In a letter to me last week, the President called for a series of steps to redress defense underfunding, including an increase of $1 billion in fiscal year 1999 and a process for revising the programmed spending in the future years defense plan. I commend the President for this proposal and look forward to working with the administration to make it a reality. I ask that the full text of the President's letter be printed in the Record at the end of my statement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.12026
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0524572097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.026241364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062460967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016731216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000489572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002545265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002447081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002080318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001945176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001933607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001718145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.242
Magnitude:
81
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
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
0.1171698095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0924119668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0418365351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0413238682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0149739571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033438955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003314615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002085624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001486512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.43624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.37042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
94.063
Magnitude:
65
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
(See exhibit 2.)
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0310325762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049094295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033965753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008912023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008699295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004885632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004072097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002218909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001680124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.09175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.00076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
94.026
Magnitude:
132
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Strom Thurmond
The extent of current and future readiness problems were laid out in stark detail Tuesday morning by the Joint Chiefs of Staff at a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The service Chiefs all testified on the manner in which our current readiness is fraying and the long-term health of the Total Force is in jeopardy. While additional funding in fiscal year 1999 will help address the most pressing short-term concerns, it is imperative that we provide significant continuing increases in funds for modernization above that for additional pay and benefits. The Marine Corps estimates a shortfall of $1.8 billion per year in modernization over the Future Years Defense Program under the current administration projections. The Army estimates an annual $3 to $5 billion per year shortfall during the same period. We must embark on a course of sustained increases in defense investment over the next several years.
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
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0156205017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113363596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093106151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015970441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010121002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002893482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00022789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.58076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.08621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.11113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.512
Magnitude:
84
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, at the beginning of this Congress, I called for developing a clearer strategic context within which to design an effective, affordable national defense to meet our foreign policy commitments. The need for this clarity has never been greater. With the belated recognition by the President of the need for increased defense resources, we have an opportunity to free the determination of U.S. strategy from being a by-product of the budget process. As I said in February 1997, let us seize the day. We must work in a cooperative, bipartisan fashion to avert a certain military decline. The first step in that process is the rapid and overwhelming approval of this conference report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0364527339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0295341772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027663396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011335964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009653341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001462326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001066059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.58756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.51371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.96267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.422
Magnitude:
86
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Strom Thurmond
Hon. Strom Thurmond, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
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 > Graphic
0.0146515507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007508829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053432545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007666084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003226757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.87024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.00545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.84551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.587
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Strom Thurmond
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
Moderation
Violence
0.4623066634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1826762804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1453906414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.019662366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195753077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095878895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033642416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020944532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012239335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0479685958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0475435605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186093341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0174816159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0135228009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0117336836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.008566997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032261607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008603926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.00282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
First, Mr. President, it is a pleasure for me to join with the chairman of the Armed Services Committee in bringing to the floor the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1999. It is truly a fitting honor for our chairman that this conference report which is named in his honor has been signed by not only all the Senate conferees on both sides of the aisle, but also by all conferees from the House National Security Committee on both sides of the aisle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.179348106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425443799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Carl Levin
I am sure that I speak for all of our colleagues in saying just how much we appreciate the leadership that Senator Thurmond has provided on this bill, the fair and even-handed manner in which he has managed the committee not just on this bill, but as long as he has been a chairman of this committee, as well as how much we appreciate the lifelong dedication that he has brought to the national defense. We look forward to many, many more years of working with him. He has expressed his appreciation for having the bill named after him. I just want to tell him that it is my very strong personal feeling that it has been a pleasure for me to work with him to bring forward measures such as this that are so critical to the national defense. We will miss him as chairman, but we will not miss him as a member of the committee, because he will continue to be an active member of the committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.986
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0308216986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0221575625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0189523053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062677616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003369051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005549257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005259241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002536837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001501692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.45525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Carl Levin
Mr. President, this is also the last defense authorization act for several of our colleagues on the committee, as Senator Thurmond has noted. Senator Glenn, Senator Coats and Senator Kempthorne will all be leaving us at the end of this year. All three have made great contributions to the work of the committee and to the national security of our country. They will be greatly missed, and I know many of us will have more to say about that during the next few days.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.674
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0656111108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0180326577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072957162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056871511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048672377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046579291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006799466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004221251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001622294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.92188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3164E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Carl Levin
The conference report that we bring to the Senate today is the product of more than 6 months of work, including a full 2 months in conference with the House. Overall, we have reached a bipartisan conference report that advances the security of our country in the best interests of the men and women in uniform. I am particularly pleased that on a series of issues that were important to the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy and to the administration, we have been able to eliminate or modify positions that would have led to a veto.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0132765548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033281318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031275198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025449724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009208986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008266131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.92287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.70169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2576E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.246E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Carl Levin
First, we eliminated a series of House provisions that would have barred any exports of satellite or related technology for launch in China, and also the provision which we eliminated also would have prohibited participation in launch failure investigations. So we have eliminated a number of provisions. However, the conference report does provide that the licensing of applications to launch satellites in China will be returned to the State Department. However, that return will be delayed until March 15, 1999. In the interim, there is a requirement for the Secretary of State to plan for a more timely and orderly licensing process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1478934777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0271475903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0132158122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077387267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027570901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003054803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.9373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.48821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.369E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.849E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Carl Levin
The only effective difference since January of 1996 between the licensing being done by State or Commerce has been the long delays that exist in the State Department's processing of license applications. The delay in the effective date of the transfer from Commerce to State will give the administration time to take steps to speed up the State Department's licensing process and provide the new Congress with an opportunity to review the transfer in a less politically heated atmosphere after the elections.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0699286174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0071529772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034849738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0033989309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012351985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002824631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001538283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001513421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.18645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.39668E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.436E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
90.643
Magnitude:
48
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Carl Levin
It is critical for American security that American satellites continue to be launched in large numbers, both because, as Senator Bob Kerrey has pointed out, most of our intelligence information comes from open sources, such as satellites, and because the satellite transmission of programming is critically important to forcing open closed societies whose dictatorships threaten American interests. The compromise embodied in the bill before us should protect our national security interests by helping to ensure that American satellites will continue to be launched in appropriate numbers and in a timely and secure manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0052282721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025895693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013056492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005537574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001362956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.75539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.8219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6667E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.572E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.85E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.383
Magnitude:
67
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.706
Magnitude:
67
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Carl Levin
Second, we have eliminated a House provision that would have prohibited the Secretary of Energy from even considering the less costly of the two options for renewed tritium production. It would have achieved this result by prohibiting the production of tritium in a commercial facility, even though tritium is widely used in commercial products and is not a special nuclear material like uranium or plutonium.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.453
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2611102303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.202352507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1695229323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1466879505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0909947325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0880228356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.071628904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024002007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.002049465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008161449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007852407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Carl Levin
The provision in the bill will provide a level playing field for the selection of an option for future tritium production by delaying the implementation of the decision made by the Secretary of Energy to select either option until October 1, 1999, the beginning of the next fiscal year. This approach will provide Congress an opportunity to review the Secretary's decision -- whatever it may be -- before it is implemented. It will have no adverse impact on our national security because we will not need a new source of tritium for several years. The Secretary's decision could not be implemented in any case until funding is approved by Congress, and Secretary Richardson has indicated that delaying implementation of his decision until October 1 of next year will have "minimal impact" on future tritium production.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.2044535708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1590929809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1104571274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1089505269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097558339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086815729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031325166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001472018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001048046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.36945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.50897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Carl Levin
Third, we eliminated a House provision that would have prohibited gender-integrated training at the basic training level in all three military services. This prohibition was opposed by the uniformed military, opposed by a majority of the Senate, and it would have led to a veto by the President. The bill does contain provisions that, (a), direct the Secretaries of the military departments to provide for separate and secure housing for male and female recruits with sleeping areas separated by permanent walls and served by separate entrances; and, (b), prohibit afterhours access to sleeping areas by unescorted members of the opposite gender. These provisions are consistent with, and would in fact codify, the current policies of the Department of 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
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
1.199181471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.6919787731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2628328046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0616372388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064988744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050582265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006005968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003424669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2833E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
40.018
Magnitude:
3
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.4
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Carl Levin
Fourth, a Senate provision was dropped that would have made it harder for the Secretary of Defense to downsize and close unneeded military facilities. I recognize that many Members on both sides of the aisle supported this provision. However, the provision was strongly opposed by the civilian and uniformed leadership of the Department of Defense and would have led to a veto. I am personally hopeful that in the next session of Congress we will at least authorize one additional round of base closings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0380265556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0378252967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059699705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049792066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002566381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003474108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002648505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.607E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.02E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I am also pleased with the outcome on several issues that have been important to the Department of Defense, including the adoption of a Senate provision authorizing Bosnia funding on an emergency basis; the decision to fund cooperative threat reduction programs at a level close to the one proposed by the administration; and, most importantly, the decision to fund a 3.6-percent pay raise for our men and women in uniform. Nothing is more important to our national security than their well-being and high morale.
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
0.351
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0151021479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112189366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0087657085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003435362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002710265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001033132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.89635E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.18855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.348E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.25E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.442
Magnitude:
28
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Carl Levin
Mr. President, this conference report is the product of hard-fought compromise, and I cannot say, of course, that I support every provision in it.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0715469301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0545076095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0507045595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0358634716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.015956175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088079811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068025874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013376175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011390212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006597206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002052498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.592
Magnitude:
71
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Carl Levin
I would have preferred that we not fund seven C-130s and one F-16 that the Department of Defense says it doesn't want and doesn't need.
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
0.106
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.5380143877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0932841795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0273011945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026518192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002150836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018490986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016709961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001461047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1788E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
77.678
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Carl Levin
I would have preferred that we not cut into the readiness of our Armed Forces by reducing the Department's operations and maintenance accounts below the administration's budget request.
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
0.323
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0551093894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0124423575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066255088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018256978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003446809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002267224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.46168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.24469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.39555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.08427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9642E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carl Levin
I would have preferred that we not include a House provision that unfairly singles out a single facility by prohibiting the China Ocean Shipping Company from leasing a facility at the Long Beach Shipyard that was closed in the last base closure round.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.353599852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0294265308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0216091954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0211586361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027461689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003909046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.96134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.46834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0266E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.851
Magnitude:
31
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carl Levin
I would have preferred that we not reach outside of our jurisdiction to resolve a complicated tax dispute between two States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.033
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0116149487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0089421614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043083262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005364852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000447089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003297106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001399579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.47282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.91046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4687E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9178E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.519
Magnitude:
73
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Carl Levin
On balance, I think we have succeeded in reaching a fair resolution on the issues in the conference. I am convinced that we have a very solid compromise of the major issues, and I hope the President will sign the bill.
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
0.907
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1878245734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1033898792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0571238401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176235742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027952423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.00211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.12016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.00723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3815E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.451E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.389E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
69.973
Magnitude:
94
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carl Levin
Again, I will conclude by thanking our chairman, Senator Thurmond, for the open and the bipartisan manner in which he conducted the conference on this bill. Senator Thurmond and his staff have made every effort to include the minority at every stage of the deliberations. I also thank the chairman and ranking minority member of the House National Security Committee, Congressman Spence and Congressman Skelton, for their cooperation in bringing the conference to a successful conclusion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0433347392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081966049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058903479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00246292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006111956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001736271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001634654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.45543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.26538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8087E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.109
Magnitude:
67
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Carl Levin
Of course, none of this could have been accomplished without our staffs. I want to express the appreciation we all feel on the committee to the staffs of the Armed Services Committee -- both the majority and minority staffs -- for the extraordinary effort they put into this bill and this conference. It was a long, long conference. It just simply would not have been possible to achieve the result we did without the outstanding work of David Lyles, Les Brownlee, and their dedicated supporting cast. I also extend my thanks to the staff of the House National Security Committee and the House and Senate legislative counsels for their help in preparing this large bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.091667386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.06182121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0466478639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024243969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023979881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013752715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010232777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.18629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.60038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
87.852
Magnitude:
40
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Carl Levin
Mr. President, it is a good conference report. It strengthens our national security. I know our colleagues will be pleased to join me in supporting the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1327885082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0399164768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0122648969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051836068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017275454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005469866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002658079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.66342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.34648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.61688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
95.625
Magnitude:
69
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carl Levin
Mr. THURMOND addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1317477785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079277401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001090026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006844082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006292968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001723563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.68664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3771E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3194E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.996E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.161E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
50.131
Magnitude:
114
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
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
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0593910809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0546739262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0399655575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0182789823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070935537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019985393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006532272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.43369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7955E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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 wish to express my appreciation to Senator Levin for the kind words he said about me. He has done a fine job. We could not have done this work without him.
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0590345997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0477812398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140251912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032235159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021989381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016531421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.58689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.3139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.411E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
39.192
Magnitude:
207
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.089
Magnitude:
207
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0120232755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115773073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111840833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056501653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051125942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003861884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018735034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.71509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.08937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2603E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.269E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
80.911
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.6273097359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0628388603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063623433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060494516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006529276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002237663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.49339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.0779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2049E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.628E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0262786692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0175680238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005473393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049060411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009020463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000623626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001053769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.13696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.581E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
87.594
Magnitude:
62
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0356890669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0176971938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0124090991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037818641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004588175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004284313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002492477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.06574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0928E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.867E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.906
Magnitude:
75
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
24.153
Magnitude:
75
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
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
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time for the quorum call be charged equally to both sides.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0129119842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046472138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021901296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018018469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013470662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003670704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003640048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001624756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.17807E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.132E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.565E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
83.95
Magnitude:
48
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0092423768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029917188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025075637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021015238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006518544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002524239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002075742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00011044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.53459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.13173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.21803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Strom Thurmond
I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0953320588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0155275688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0145252983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0110483517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107739266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0086794207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014153978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008155894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006040254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002066073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000173228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.154
Magnitude:
14
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.013744949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0135014532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070262584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067540117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028332986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012913259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003358178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002730793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.08726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.43686E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.52454E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0041265215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003424066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022252781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011427281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010074335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008425178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007705319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001253645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.89019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1772E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2775494242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0372746203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068284811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039608742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016025058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.1236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4004E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.9578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3316E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.376E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I believe I have 90 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
Harassment
0.4467107356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0462445692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094464325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0090060952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043578875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006331966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003498992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001880078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001007752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.24467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
29.975
Magnitude:
54
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0102239879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080889229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054401102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003468565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014614637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013732832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001324621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005170692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002515461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.68791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.05508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
94.584
Magnitude:
55
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I regret that I am here this morning making my remarks, because in this piece of legislation we have preempted the States and their ability to tax. Under the Buck Act, it gave that responsibility to the States. But in here we are preempting the States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0203231175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029179229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022607084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017941054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009815443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002639198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.92165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.23978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2755E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.913E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
39.203
Magnitude:
125
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
26.66
Magnitude:
125
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
The Presiding Officer understands the problem between Oregon and Washington. But Oregon has passed a law that exempts residents of Washington. So, therefore, the States have worked out their problem. Here, the Federal Government, Big Brother, has to tell the States what they can do. I think it is highly unfair. I think it is unprecedented where the Armed Services Committee has gone around the Finance Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.83
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.056676358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0180080024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101178841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069879898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0059051676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008746111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.68861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.26551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3811E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6054E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
26.103
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
25.356
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
Senators can't come to this floor and say that the chairman of the Finance Committee says this section is all right. It has to go before the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee is the committee of jurisdiction here -- not the Armed Services Committee.
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
0.0140426142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049405495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028103308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022946253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020628026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011932394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008760386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008187136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007210144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005569861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.31466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.874
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
The occupant of the Chair is one of the finest jurists in the Senate, having been, I believe, Attorney General of his State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0484890916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0159983611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081532926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071937466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022995608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010545692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003492278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001132245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001012463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
48.713
Magnitude:
86
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
The law says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.4382951893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0878822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.027156985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.01315876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0108598673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039723618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037586913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000425845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.90166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.62136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7494E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.299
Magnitude:
64
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
3.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
That is the Buck Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.3718802482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0844903581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0705774059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0256096508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0186621619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060278056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020706982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001887926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.67833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
36.048
Magnitude:
121
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
27.083
Magnitude:
121
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
The Armed Services Committee has altered or broken that statutory provision. They preempted the States. They went around the Finance Committee. Now they are altering the Buck Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1497505815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0217221284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.013570131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002496054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001307961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010399588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001218868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.49645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.34404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.529E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
As I said, Mr. President, this is regrettable, for me to think that my colleagues would have such a sweetheart deal that when the State of Kentucky and the State of Tennessee were in the process of negotiation and working out their problems, they were told it would be worked out in Washington and not to worry about it; therefore, the negotiations were cut off, and the sweetheart deal was started.
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
0.747
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
72.183829546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3908616025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1986054238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1705189934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.041281071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0376657292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084635314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007538874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.21727E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9944E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
70.124
Magnitude:
42
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
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
16
Wendell Ford
I want to call the attention of my colleagues to the provision in the defense authorization bill which I consider to be one of the most misplaced, misguided, and unfair proposals I have seen in my 24 years in the Senate. I am referring to a tax proposal in this defense authorization bill which preempts the State of Kentucky from administering its own tax laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0765452394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.03254982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0307392038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0088814595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036574398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0028927818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025830996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022630638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005155753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.10148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0705E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wendell Ford
Let me repeat 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
Harassment
0.0793984043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0533747778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0099934703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025323085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024411567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004474241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002079897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.87914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.769E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0313E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
37.082
Magnitude:
50
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
33.036
Magnitude:
50
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
I am referring to a tax provision in the defense authorization bill. We are now establishing, Mr. President, the precedent that defense authorization bills can become vehicles for State tax provisions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.042279152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0192147796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077474542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048890783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013389257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011793818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006786587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001184326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.21164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0107E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5065E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Wendell Ford
The Finance Committee has jurisdiction over tax issues in the Senate. But the Finance Committee did not report this legislation. The Finance Committee did not report any other legislation with this tax proposal contained in this defense authorization bill. It is not even a Federal tax issue. This is not a Federal tax issue. This is a tax provision in this bill which dictates to States how they administer State income tax laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0819768815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.043962663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0194119842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017095032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012182297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008877033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001291189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001282945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5252E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4999E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1149E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
86.367
Magnitude:
77
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Wendell Ford
The Republican Party has always been States rights. That is one of their long suits. I have heard in campaigns all my life, "States rights." And now in this bill you are preempting States rights. We are preempting my State, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, from deciding for itself how to administer its own income tax laws on work performed within the State of Kentucky by private sector employees. It is an outrage that my colleagues who are conferees from the other side of the aisle agreed to include this provision in the final bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2071610419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0360551203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086979715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056763958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004791133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019119943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000439701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004330782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.32357E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.61396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
59.189
Magnitude:
87
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.027
Magnitude:
87
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, Fort Campbell is a military facility which straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border. It is located partially in Trigg County and Christian County in my State and partially in Tennessee. There are Federal employees working at Fort Campbell who reside in both Kentucky and Tennessee, and there are private sector employees working at Fort Campbell, some on a full-time basis, some on a contractual or part-time basis.
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 > Graphic
0.0240999696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0221841779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0084516607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032545806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019325773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003353502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003201744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000202818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.85328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6215E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.127E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.132
Magnitude:
54
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Wendell Ford
How would you like to be sitting at the table having lunch, and the worker across the table from you, working for the same company, doing the same job as you, pays no tax, but you have to pay yours?
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
-0.115
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0088589513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060241688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057828343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015135915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006473246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005346328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.8792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.17261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6002E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
38.811
Magnitude:
78
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
28.112
Magnitude:
78
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
For Kentucky employees, there is no exemption from the sales tax in Tennessee. That will be the next bill that will be in the Chamber, and I am going to encourage my colleagues to do that so all you have to do is show your driver's license and where your residence is and you are exempt from Tennessee sales tax, which is one of the highest in the Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0184042874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026752439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001845577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018292671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001074615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003963979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.11134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.65828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.61683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.37726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Wendell Ford
According to groups such as the Federation of Tax Administrators, which is an organization comprised of the top revenue officials from all 50 States and the District of Columbia, it is a fundamental principle of taxation that workers are taxed where the work is performed. Workers are taxed where the work is performed. That is the basic rule. There are exceptions to the rule, of course, but the exceptions come from agreements negotiated between States -- negotiated between States. States can agree to a variety of ways to treat income tax earned within one State's borders by out-of-State residents -- States rights. And we recognized that a long time ago even in the Buck Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.871
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0321482221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106128275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0100659658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026653812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010985636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002982061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.66588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.0235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.22951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
55.949
Magnitude:
60
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
29.883
Magnitude:
60
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Wendell Ford
But this is for the States to decide. Congress should keep its nose out of their business. But not this Congress, not this majority, and not this defense authorization bill. Do I want to be against the Strom Thurmond defense authorization bill? Of course, I do not. I do not want to be against the Wendell H. Ford aviation bill either. But what is in this bill is not right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.209
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0335292891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0181103882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002249032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000682477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004496284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003592491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002603503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.37114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.59082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.32977E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
86.004
Magnitude:
25
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Wendell Ford
That is my responsibility as a Senator, and I am surprised that my colleague on the other side, who is a major player with the Republican Party, did not defend his constituents rather than his party. We are losing $4 million a year. Not even the Congressman from the First District raised a peep about it. Who are you supposed to be representing up here in this body or in the other body? You are supposed to be representing your State and your constituency.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1467666123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0869292475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0185749785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125638093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053044518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044527264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037163274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003171806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001595202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.52476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1845E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
28.105
Magnitude:
5
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
A dispute arose when some Tennessee workers objected to paying income taxes on work performed within the borders of Kentucky. Legislation was introduced in the House to impose a Federal solution on the States. Hearings were held. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on April 17th of last year on this issue. The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held hearings on October 24 of last year. To my knowledge, the Senate Armed Services Committee held no hearings. The Senate Armed Services Committee held no hearings on this issue during either session of this Congress. The reason is obvious. Because the Armed Services Committee has absolutely no jurisdiction over this issue -- none. The conferees for this defense authorization bill have no business attaching language which preempts State tax laws as part of this defense authorization bill. It has no place in this piece of legislation.
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)
0.21131
VADER
-0.897
Very Negative
Moderation
Hate
0.0070554313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033093009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030447678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023357281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004154016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000374423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001934727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.28209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.03978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.945E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1311E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
47.24
Magnitude:
3
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Wendell Ford
Let's go back now to the House hearing of last April. What kind of testimony did that committee hear? It heard that the Kentucky tax structure met all appropriate constitutional standards for fairness and nondiscrimination. The committee was told that the ability of States to define their own tax structure within the bounds of the Constitution was "one of the core elements of sovereignty preserved to the States under the Constitution." That committee was told that if Congress jumped in and preempted State laws in this case, "It will by definition create a preferred class of taxpayers that benefits at the expense of all other taxpayers. Currently, all workers, public and private, in Kentucky are subject to the same rules. This should not be disrupted by the Congress without a strong policy rationale." The House committee was also told that the proposal to grant special status to Tennessee residents violated the spirit of the Unfunded Mandate Act of 1995. I wonder how many colleagues on the other side in 1995 voted for the unfunded mandate bill. Are you going to fund this unfunded mandate? No. It breaks that law. You are taking away by mandate funds that belong to my State. It is under the unfunded mandate law of 1995.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
0.717
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0260633591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0155873829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088884233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020483101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005139916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004965561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001062845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.17404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.08476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0601E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.721
Magnitude:
3
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Wendell Ford
Do you think this bill is not going to go to court? You can bet your sweet bippy that once the President signs it, if he does, this portion of the bill will be in court. It is wrong. It is wrong from the start; it is wrong from the middle; it is wrong from the end.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1036352245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0947007153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0753266271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022694632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012525767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005615302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000175782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001562734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001042417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.84547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2062E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
95.896
Magnitude:
3
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
4.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
The House committee was also told that if Congress believes that the impact of Federal workers employed on installations crossing the borders of two States should be offset, it should provide the funding necessary to offset the cost imposed on the States affected and not just preempt legitimate taxing authorities. This is what the committee was told, but the committee didn't pay any attention to that -- it is our way or nothing. What Kentucky is getting is nothing. I am not going to allow this bill to go forward without having an opportunity, which I am doing now, to express to my colleagues my outrage and what their outrage should be. Pretty soon, I will tell you, 240 installations that are subject to the same law -- subject to the same law, 240 in this country -- will want the same. So what are you going to look forward to next year? Are you going to preempt all these States? Be fair. Be fair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
-0.267
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0097779441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055865105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004255147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007802863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006725892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005563633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004474271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002405244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.45517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9959E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.306E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
92.836
Magnitude:
68
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Wendell Ford
So, let me repeat one section of that sentence that the committee in the House was told:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0616879552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0421810662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.011635734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067368055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023548486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013845081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013391555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001628314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.12368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.82175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.497E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.732
Magnitude:
24
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.683
Magnitude:
24
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee heard similar testimony during its hearing last August. The Senate Armed Services Committee, however, heard no such testimony because it held no such hearings and has no jurisdiction over this issue. Nevertheless, without any floor debate, a provision was snuck into the House version of the defense authorization bill on the House floor. Where was my Congressman from the First District when that happened to his employees and to his State? I do not know where my House colleagues from Kentucky were on this issue when this issue arose. Maybe they did not notice. Maybe they were just asleep at the switch. But either way, not a finger was lifted by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to stop it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0431798369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0370185531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225131764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0207490404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017903179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017226299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001545204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010677491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010373004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.12949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.72683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
43.864
Magnitude:
44
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
43.355
Magnitude:
44
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Wendell Ford
Let me explain to my colleagues why this provision is so offensive. The provision preempts the State of Kentucky from applying its own tax laws to Federal workers at Fort Campbell. But it does not stop there, it is broader. It also exempts private sector employees, such as contractors, who perform work at Fort Campbell. Private contractors are exempt. This goes well beyond any precedent which exists anywhere else in Federal law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.431
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6224979181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0445950689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.013841725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132924135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040827479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015635836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015336811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002735323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.86417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1188E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8718E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.42
Magnitude:
85
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
25.102
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Wendell Ford
What it means is that when two contractors bid on work to be performed on the Kentucky side of Fort Campbell, a Tennessee contractor is going to have a built-in advantage over a Kentucky contractor because of the special exemption written into this defense authorization bill. Can you imagine what other Senators would be doing this morning if this had happened to them? Maybe, with this precedent, it will. Why don't we try to prevent it?
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
0.632
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.1885602959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1111739082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0385547028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0142664154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033269418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004550499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002821018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.37005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.08963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.6196E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.924
Magnitude:
90
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Wendell Ford
The House language is overly broad and, in my opinion, extremely unfair. No such language is included in the Senate version of the bill. However, I was very concerned about the attempt to sneak this in. I informed my colleagues on the committee of my strong concerns with this tax proposal on June 25th, when the bill was debated on the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.37
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2073155483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0138529751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068723733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018620147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012952243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002151588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.33531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.02579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.301E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
71.001
Magnitude:
129
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Wendell Ford
I should say at this point that the ranking member of the committee, the Senator from Michigan, acknowledged that tax issues had no place in a defense authorization bill, he shared my concern about the broad and misguided precedent set by this proposal to preempt State tax laws, and he fought to keep it out of the final bill. However, apparently among my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, this was a done deal. I do not believe the issue was even a matter of serious discussion by the Republican conferees. So here we are on the Senate floor with a sweetheart deal being cut on a tax provision which preempts State law. I thought I had seen it all.
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)
0.21131
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0263596972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176836329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006551866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034555604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006503262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002834512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.51371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.45015E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4895E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.067E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
86.137
Magnitude:
109
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, this tax provision raises serious constitutional questions. This provision raises serious constitutional questions. Back in June I inserted in the Record a legal memorandum from the Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky which raised serious constitutional questions about this tax preemption proposal. I am sure the issue of whether to challenge the constitutionality of this tax preemption proposal will be studied carefully, should this bill become law -- and it will be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.57054
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.249014914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.9164264426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2402089536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0282569934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024258192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012340281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004330951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001511263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.12718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.8631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9408E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
65.998
Magnitude:
64
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Wendell Ford
Let me also inform my colleagues that revenue officials in my State have had contact with those in the State of Tennessee. This is the right way to solve this problem. The States of Washington and Oregon did. But once the word was out that Congress will attempt to impose a Federal solution regarding this matter, the discussions between the two States became a moot point. Why should they spend the time and resources necessary to reach a compromise agreement when Congress was considering preempting State law and imposing a solution which favors just one side? What incentive was there to negotiate? Big Brother in Washington was acting to impose a solution on a matter which is normally left to the States to work out on their own.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.88
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2132370137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1464158762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.069057534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0511420716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0279876142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0279727305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0110121277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.004217009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033967728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0029364724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000912889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.964
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, a sweetheart deal cut by the Republican conferees is going to cost my State about $4 million per year. Let there be no mistake about my Governor's opposition to this tax preemption provision. Let me read from his letter of June 25, 1998, from Governor Paul Patton of Kentucky.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0674849376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0354038028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.015947035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058883204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014163673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001880668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000173102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001677421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.11684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.84742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.002E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
He went on to lay out why.
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
0.0745170983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0384344661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.024220976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0121295969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091835776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0089872388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009136241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003640125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002615418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.14306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
0.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the letter from the Governor of Kentucky 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
Harassment
0.1440598629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0343337801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0211369188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0103687875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0069395268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0062881467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037329683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001410797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005848563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003865517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.71124E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
The State preemption provision in this bill is also strongly opposed by the Federation of Tax Administrators. Let me read from a June 24, 1998 letter from Mr. Harley T. Duncan, the executive director of the Federation of Tax Administrators:
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)
-2.3979
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0389832014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0154358364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025265963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015875763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015852569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015803842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001615889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.34513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.15385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.6897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.273E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Wendell Ford
They are complimenting my State for being in the forefront of these policy refinements.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0506651122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0390098139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061123275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029050789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001724604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007115258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001534887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000114781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.39114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.07014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.57E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
59.245
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Wendell Ford
It goes on, Mr. President:
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
0.0211125487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0162444936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100823643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017795939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015649994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000489286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004000929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001980653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2225E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
60.123
Magnitude:
70
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
A special group is set out here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0931007788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079693069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054565804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030492514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008358919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004739153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003816102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001218779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001172771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.10274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.794
Magnitude:
88
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
32.89
Magnitude:
88
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
But they are exempt. They are exempt under this particular bill.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6644066889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0267461117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0161243079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008394663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018142375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004957806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001760165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001024985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.23915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.30654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.53247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
23.705
Magnitude:
158
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
And we are not doing that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0247585995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0231830272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086443652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036794376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022402617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00167626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004929062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.56205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.407E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.52E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
94.409
Magnitude:
93
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
This is signed Harley T. Duncan, executive director, Federation of Tax Administrators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2794910688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1872588531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1077920897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1007326762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031083324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023177132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021467191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016396833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004305382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002858262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.81757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
40.121
Magnitude:
97
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the letter from Mr. Duncan 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
Harassment
1.3025712222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.089094165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0279799307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0118913878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007657113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017876631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003686987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003668972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003603186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003573012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001115831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, the National Conference of State Legislatures also strongly oppose the State tax preemption provided in the defense authorization bill. Let me read from an August 7, 1998, letter to the conferees. This was written to the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Senator from South Carolina, Senator Thurmond. "Federal preemption of legitimate State taxing authority." The National Conference of State Legislatures wrote to the chairman and said this is wrong:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.023152167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0139289376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048862166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015882712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000392773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002914124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002729441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.56513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.842E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.023E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.09E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Wendell Ford
I ask unanimous consent that the letter from the National Conference of State Legislatures 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
0.037804927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0138930453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000605271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000198904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.28038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.68431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.01106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.08313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1121E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3436E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.5E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, apparently all of these requests to the Republican conferees to keep this State preemption provision out of the defense bill fell on deaf ears. The conferees either did not listen or did not care. One way or another, this was a done deal, a sweetheart deal, a special tax provision which favors one set of workers over another for the same work performed, at the same location, despite State law.
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
0.834
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.2066989196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.159012631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1122250804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1095129061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0100056946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0088627872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031760756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001491786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001060279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.69401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.59986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.459
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Wendell Ford
We are sitting at the same table. We are both working for the same employer. We are both doing the same job. We are both drawing the same pay, but you do not pay any taxes because you are a resident of Tennessee. I am a resident of Kentucky, and I pay my taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.159
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.027186831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0266501505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060984188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018351378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003171534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.12785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.53951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4341E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, all of the requests to the Republican conferees to keep this State tax provision out of the defense bill fell on deaf ears. I wanted to repeat that. It is a special tax provision which favors one set of workers over another. It also gives the employers, or the companies, an advantage when they bid, because they don't have to pay the tax under this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.744
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4064696375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0204523487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0087875858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005279879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021821759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.27595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.74564E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.6274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.783E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.324E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Wendell Ford
As I said earlier, the next bill ought to be exempting Kentucky residents from the sales tax in Tennessee. Just show your driver's license and your address and place of employment, and you don't pay the taxes, one of the highest sales tax States in the Nation because their income comes from the sales tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
0.03
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
2.1112052724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0840951398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0117716532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116762581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042957356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003792704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003139751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.87238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.68229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
70.083
Magnitude:
48
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Wendell Ford
I hope my colleagues understand the precedent that is being set here. We are preempting State law -- preempting State law -- and establishing a special tax status for a group of not just Federal employees, but private sector workers who perform their work entirely within one State's borders. It is a very broad precedent. There is no stated policy rationale for this special preemption and special tax status we are granting. It is a precedent that will haunt my colleagues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.45
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1045403304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0897006306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0495069951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033619388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019978857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016396709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005085284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003671558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.81132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
48.052
Magnitude:
41
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
27.066
Magnitude:
41
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Wendell Ford
I want my colleagues to understand how many other Federal facilities are in similar situations. When the workers at these facilities, not just the Federal workers, but the private sector workers as well, when these workers find out about the sweetheart deal at Fort Campbell, they are going to be asking their Senators, "Why can't we get a good deal as well?" I have asked the Federal Tax Administrators just how many other Federal facilities are similarly situated. We have a preliminary list, but it is only preliminary. It probably does not include everything. The partial list we have shows there are 240 Federal facilities around the country that are on or near the borders of two or more States with significantly different income tax structures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.89
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0217012838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0465767254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0114886803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037205686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018540641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001786254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005354517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003469297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.35667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.00552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9275E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.508
Magnitude:
37
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Wendell Ford
We talk about how hard it was to work out this bill, how many issues came before the committee. In the future, if this is the precedent that is being set, the Armed Services Committee will be in the tax business; they will be in the finance business; they will be preempting State laws and will not be looking after the right thing they should be doing, and that is the defense of this great country of ours.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0257409585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0173845736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061533428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022887878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013175771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007698349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.69892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.40147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6441E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
78.112
Magnitude:
53
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wendell Ford
I want to share this with my colleagues because more than 20 other States are affected. I think about 20 other States. That is 40 Senators -- pretty good bunch of Senators. In other words, Senators from at least 20 other States are in jeopardy of having to face this same issue.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0841220724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.024293481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0211227161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0193487678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063547152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033237739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005347067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.07027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.8621E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9918E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.461E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
74.34
Magnitude:
149
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
What have you done to the future of the military bill, the defense authorization bill? What have you done to it? You have turned it into a finance bill, not a defense bill. And I say to my colleagues, if they are from one of these States, you might be standing up here next year. Once the private sector employees find out about the special tax preemption, they may be lobbying their Senators next year to exempt them from the State tax laws in your State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.544
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.488261506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1821419108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1488440554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0254876126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005480475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007596081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001131146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.56128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6709E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6856E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.361E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
83.66
Magnitude:
52
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Wendell Ford
Let me read a list, and this is only a partial list: Arkansas has 7 installations. Arizona has 7. California has 50 -- 50 installations similar to the one in Kentucky. Think about that when the two Senators from California will have to say -- it goes all the way from military facilities, such as Fort Irwin Naval Weapons Center, Sierra Army Depot, the Grand Mesa National Forest.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0554620812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0348137954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0246463722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061512597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037547899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013019514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012202122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001683163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.86011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7995E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1668E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.686
Magnitude:
145
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.753
Magnitude:
145
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
Connecticut has 2. Georgia has 1. Maine has 1. Oh, I remember the argument here between Maine and New Hampshire. They are left out of this bill. They are left out of this bill because both of them apparently are on the other side. I was for Maine.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0808504934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0282290974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031353793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011652928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004112278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002175182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.91927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.42777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9329E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9886E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.146E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
64.281
Magnitude:
77
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
Massachusetts has 1. Mississippi has 8. Mississippi is probably the most vulnerable State of all of them because of their border situation. Can you imagine what would happen if all of these employees went to the two Senators in Mississippi and said, "Right across the line here in Tennessee they receive tax exemptions. What about us? What about us? What's fair for the goose is fair for the gander." Missouri has 6. Montana has 10. They are not in this bill. Nebraska has 1. New Jersey has 20 -- New Jersey has 20. New Mexico has 6. New York has only 1. I was surprised at that. But North Carolina has 13 -- North Carolina has 13. Oregon has 20. Pennsylvania has 1. I heard a lot about the Philadelphia Naval Yard last year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.571
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0698582793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0225689873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0179926239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0068469795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035336936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034360051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032053991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003884578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.17496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.40035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6839E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Wendell Ford
South Carolina has 1. South Dakota has 3. Tennessee has 3. Utah has 37. Think about that. Utah has 37 installations similar to the situation in this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0406997133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.037441458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0363645027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0227092736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0106016414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007955188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004719547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001410436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.50902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.691E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.415E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
What about those employees -- Federal employees, private sector employees -- who were not exempt? Can you imagine what the two Senators from Utah are going to face when they understand that other States were preempted and created a special tax group?
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
0.605
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0036184112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0014048052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008576301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006425009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002405285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.86969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.7983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.12932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.60518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2439E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3481E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
Vermont has 2. The State of Washington has 37.
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
0.0173280554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150976135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.013951803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046636535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020562327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009851106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003228891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002929265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001348167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.18347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3305E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
What about the Indian reservations? Oh, we get into a good one there -- Indian reservations. What about State workers at Indian casinos located on tribal lands? I do not understand. Why, the little leak in the dike here is beginning to take away the whole dike; and it could.
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
0.279
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0102829457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030932781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011860863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005446681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004346252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002395216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001691356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.2522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6985E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.316E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
56.145
Magnitude:
101
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.694
Magnitude:
101
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the list of these locations in the various States 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
Harassment
0.0649071881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0079792531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043041618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001351976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011884334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007066602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001553849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.44307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.98676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9596E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
59.471
Magnitude:
101
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I also want to make clear to my colleagues that this special tax preemption provision in the bill is a clear violation of the spirit of the Unfunded Mandates Act. I have said that before, but I want to make it clear. This provision will cost my State $4 million in lost revenue. What are we doing to offset the loss from the special tax preemption provision in this bill? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not a thing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0558295229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0151114975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144623205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007091627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037948121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003626715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.33566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.33543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6911E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.656E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, if this special provision had been offered on the Senate floor, I would have offered a second-degree amendment requiring us to at least study the broad scope of the precedent we were setting here before we acted. I am not sure a great deal of thought has been given to the far-reaching effect of this one little amendment in the defense authorization bill. It was a special political decision, and that special political decision will have ripples that will turn into waves in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.559
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0240638503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0082674043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080308797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0071243107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001459884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003628624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000230273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.91069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.46937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8293E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.957E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.863
Magnitude:
45
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, had this special provision been offered on the Senate floor, I would have asked for a study. Let's think through this one. We are preempting the States; we are telling the States how they can tax and how they cannot tax. This is not a Federal tax. This is a State tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0111545065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0108775792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073777541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024291901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014867037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013301262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.09493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.29528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.62642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.60532E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.46141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
82.569
Magnitude:
54
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
I think my colleagues would have been shocked at how broad this precedent is by applying this sweetheart deal at Federal facilities across the country. They would be embarrassed to find out the extent to which we are meddling in State tax law matters on a defense authorization bill -- all to create a special State tax status for a select group of Federal and private sector workers. I think my colleagues would want to know this information.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0629575574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0209645092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095413729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020857189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010653782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005220419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001223657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001185476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.8199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.083E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.873
Magnitude:
105
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the amendment I would have offered 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
0.0094626972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082854138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014141848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001085058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00038591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001479717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.62064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.39031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.94042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.35943E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.844E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.837
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, the proponents of this special deal suggest that Tennessee employees receive no services from the State of Kentucky and, therefore, should be entitled to their special exemption. Mr. President, this is simply not the case. Let me read from a July 11, 1997, letter from the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet outlining the services the State of Kentucky provides to those workers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1662059105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1430334989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021486649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008838766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006689016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002008548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.63344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.84575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3423E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.257E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5163E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
58.14
Magnitude:
42
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
Again, I remind my colleagues that these are Federal and private sector workers who perform their work within the borders of the State of Kentucky.
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
0.1419659937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0135289403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031125117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008445781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007817835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006955965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000137994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001302973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.97792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.76224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
36
Magnitude:
45
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
Water and sewer services -- . . .
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
1.3919999823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0354667369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084687141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050739367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030899435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003859855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003146471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001876681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.38769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.04875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1658E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.482
Magnitude:
16
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Cooperative Fire Protection [is there]. . . .
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1053953776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129813779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060520251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018304239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018297293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006173248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001602713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.82113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.12684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.7281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
84.228
Magnitude:
21
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Police Protection -- . . . .
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
0.0515606429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028089346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017280003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013064762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002688448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001939238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.80835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.3144E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7962E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
58.655
Magnitude:
21
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Unemployment Benefits -- . . . .
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
Violence
0.3643269883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006456086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042747226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021879376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015185508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010762497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009255667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005352802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002032354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.96961E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.46148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.993
Magnitude:
29
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, we talk about exempting the Tennessee employees from paying Kentucky tax, but the Federal civilian workers who become unemployed can apply for benefits from the State where they work or the State where they live. If a Tennessee resident working in Kentucky becomes unemployed and applies in Tennessee, a transfer is made from the Kentucky fund to the Tennessee fund to pay that worker's unemployment claim.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.262
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3444424365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186848643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025812013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022758548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002711118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002245851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002108911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.36648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.79641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.6804E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3633E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.831
Magnitude:
47
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Wendell Ford
What is wrong with that agreement? I don't think anything. The result is that wherever the claim is filed, Kentucky funds pay the claim.
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)
0.51083
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.155883655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0162360084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033633656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014225198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007893988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006943637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.60654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.46035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8358E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent a letter from Alex W. Rose, commissioner, Department of Law, Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, 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
0.2488991013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0965665677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037293423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021125052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019917088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009066906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003983891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.23624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.34733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.70904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.824
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, had this conference report been on a Senate bill, I would have offered a motion to recommit the bill to conference to strip this special State tax preemption provision from the bill. It is quite unfair, and I think everybody understands that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.521
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
4.6725139022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1356005785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0304221496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0237452521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022731154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004554393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003813522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003717924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001855493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001643701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.46884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
78.728
Magnitude:
54
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Wendell Ford
They are doing a political favor, because the Senators who represent that State are from another party. I do not understand why my colleague, who is a member of that party, would allow this to happen to his State. I thought we were here representing our constituents, not our party. I think it is disappointing that both my colleagues here in the Senate and the Congressman from the First District in my State allowed this to happen without at least raising their voice in objection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5196353886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1930996776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1064627431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.024611433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013521966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013164969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002680749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.61858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.0657E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.865
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Wendell Ford
However, I understand the option is no longer mine to offer any kind of amendment or any kind of motion to recommit. Since this is a House bill and it has already been approved by the House, thereby dissolving the conference, I understand the rules. I think I know the rules reasonably well here -- not quite as well as Senator Byrd or, hopefully, the Parliamentarian, but I have no illusions about what the outcome of that vote might have been. After all, a sweetheart deal is a sweetheart deal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.040102299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088029927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037419039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008179074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002920788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002850218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001288086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6862E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4928E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3866E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.434
Magnitude:
39
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Wendell Ford
I did want to draw attention to this provision. It is patently unfair. It has no place in this bill. The committees that put this bill together have no jurisdiction over the issue whatever. I think it is a dark mark on this piece of legislation as it relates to States rights, going outside the jurisdiction of the committee. I think it leaves a black mark and a black cloud over this piece of legislation. This special tax preemption provision is terrible policy. We should not be dictating to States how to administer their own tax laws. We should not be imposing our will on the States in matters that have nothing to do with the Federal law and are traditionally and constitutionally left to the States to resolve.
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)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.584
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.073491066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0356351986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038153357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035985999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008252196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000542731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.3291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.28152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.22572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.176E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.555
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Wendell Ford
We hear a lot of rhetoric from the other side of the aisle that is never matched by the actions we see around this place. They say "lower taxes," but fail to say how they will offset them without causing more deficits. They say "less government," without saying where they will cut. They say "no more unfunded mandates," but continue to impose unfunded mandates on the States. And this is, in the strictest interpretation, an unfunded mandate. They say "States rights," but continue to pass special proposals like this one, which preempt State law, even in the areas that have been left to the States for the last 200 years.
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
-0.778
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0233555445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061411374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040952924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035289282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029103694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0024577275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011982432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000264187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.22147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.66138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.07966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
64.034
Magnitude:
51
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Wendell Ford
Once again, Mr. President, we see that the rhetoric does not match the reality. When my friends on the other side see that expanding the role of Federal law fits their purposes, the rhetoric about States rights goes out the window. When they create a special tax exemption by imposing a $4 million cost onto another State, the unfunded mandates rhetoric goes out the window.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
18.9276486635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0774165848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0421877397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014886459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011436972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002777293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001705285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001681842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001624692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001024861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.702E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
85.785
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I am very disappointed we have seen this issue, the preemption of State tax law, legislated this way on a defense authorization bill. It is bitterly opposed by my State and it ought to be bitterly opposed by every other Senator on this floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.834
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
20.5295190215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1573052257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1347946818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.012818187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078659679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006347958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003106906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002575155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002415529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001015308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.66016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
75.116
Magnitude:
65
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Wendell Ford
I say to my colleagues, you have created a broad precedent here that I believe will come back to haunt you. I will not be here on the floor to see it play out but I can see it coming. The next time, it won't be Kentucky that will be hit. It very well may be the State of one of the Members who sat on the conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.526
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0643603096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0318732549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0178738512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093804112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007874612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006400119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005641339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005456081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004119881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002640404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001048332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.918
Magnitude:
28
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Wendell Ford
How much time remains?
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
0.1357853296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.02212775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070296956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015209364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003199052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002524461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.65678E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.11396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.0302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7238E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0453E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.837
Magnitude:
63
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brownback). The Senator has 40 minutes remaining.
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
0.62558176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.6247467361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1002627076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0503141549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0242947324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010495026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004805958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002677714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001867067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.46488E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.89956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.269
Magnitude:
57
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Wendell Ford
I reserve the remainder of my time and 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
0.0423975085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0175761656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018041424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008914097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001813917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001616969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001284074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001068122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.94045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.36706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.207
Magnitude:
57
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum and I ask that the time be equally charged.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.051580352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0184880424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066285553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037374317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007318589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002578339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001539231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001338494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.30896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.1199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.284
Magnitude:
54
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
I object, Mr. President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2202583011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1007554238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0931468618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0701517914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0457438204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0357674056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0297578343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0219797599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0182097967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0117597825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0059482118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.386
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0198334877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0193903223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0100647951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00189317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005382435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003256646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003055088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002037876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001194249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.62888E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.4401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
Since I objected, I will use some of my time.
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
Sexual
0.0047787576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022443997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014275875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001122578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001534983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000120393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.24446E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.70663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.45158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.74309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.73105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
I was hoping that the proposer of this amendment would be here on the floor so we could discuss it a little bit more. I have been here, now, for about 30 minutes -- I guess, a little better -- trying to discuss my side, and I don't want to lose my time on the basis that the opposition or the proponent is not here. I am more than willing to let the time come off of the time of the managers of the bill but I prefer the time not come off of mine. If the chairman of the committee and the manager of the bill would like to do that, I would have no objection. If he prefers not to do that, I hope he will encourage the Senators from Tennessee to come to the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0115541479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0083635408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044742814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019395509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005144108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000223492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001069217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.01997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wendell Ford
The only problem I have here before I suggest a quorum is, I would not want to be preempted from taking the quorum off -- which I could -- and then we would have to go through the process. Would the Senator give me the assurance he would not object if I want to take the quorum off?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.122
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0042223852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037997259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027686754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015402931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003678656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.41157E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.94871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.7606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Strom Thurmond
No objection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1924671815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1391990925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.072516565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0205280361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0081411112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003974844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016455733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009041244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003618341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002596946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.65085E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
41.257
Magnitude:
75
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0238362321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0214640357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065403241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060683746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053729364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009106986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003977935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003725964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.71981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.25619E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.423E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1144336537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0247779419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0071473522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027275595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020660687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004320502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003588526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002297864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001790913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001527831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3220102051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0123815465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070251721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053309832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044165936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033889941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020041945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002543845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001031364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.8418E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6517E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0655018026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0517222856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0172331827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060590646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004505839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004064327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007097854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000480875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.21918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.21637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.469E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
50.15
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
21.18
Magnitude:
31
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
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time during the quorum be charged equally to the four entities that have time on this bill.
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
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
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
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, I rise to express my strong support for the conference report we are considering today. This report includes a provision that will provide relief to approximately 2,000 citizens of my State of Tennessee who are being unfairly taxed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These people are civilian employees at Fort Campbell who live in Tennessee and work on the Kentucky side of Fort Campbell.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Fred Thompson
They are being required to pay income tax to Kentucky. But they receive no services from Kentucky.
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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Fred Thompson
I understand that it has been stated on the floor this morning that Tennessee is taking unfair advantage of Kentucky, that perhaps we will bankrupt the State or do grievous harm to them -- basically a conspiracy among Democrats and Republicans, apparently, Tennesseans and Kentuckians, to perpetrate somewhat of an outrage against the good folks of Kentucky.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Fred Thompson
I am sorry that we can't debate it based strictly on the merits of the action being taken, because it is a very, very meritorious objective consideration of what we are doing here today. On any objective consideration in terms of sound policy, or in terms of fairness, this provision stands and survives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.722
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Fred Thompson
We are not taking unfair advantage of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, our good neighbors to the north. What we are doing, as attested to by a vote of 15-to-0 out of the Governmental Affairs Committee, is righting a wrong and correcting an inequity.
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
0.032
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Fred Thompson
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has gotten used to being able to tax Tennesseans -- levy income tax on them -- without providing any services to them. Weaning from a situation like that I guess perhaps can be somewhat painful, but I don't think it is going to do grievous harm to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which I understand had a $306 million surplus last year, and is perhaps beside the point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.87
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Fred Thompson
But when we are talking about fairness and equity, and some of the other things we are discussing today, and the fact that we are discussing basic principles and so forth, and who looks out for the little guy, we are basically dealing with civilian employees working at Fort Campbell with average incomes of about $30,000 a year. So these Tennesseans are paying about $1,800 a year to Kentucky for nothing in return. So let's just put that in a little bit of perspective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Fred Thompson
Of course, it is not just the Tennessee-Kentucky situation, it is two other situations where the Federal facility straddles the State border. This provides relief for the State of Washington also. It also provides relief for the State of South Dakota. I don't see the Members of the State of Oregon, which is affected by it, or the State of Nebraska, which is affected by it, to seem to have any problems either with the constitutionality or the fairness of their situations. The situations are basically the same.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Fred Thompson
But we have an issue here today with regard to Tennessee and Kentucky. So be it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.1
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Fred Thompson
As I said, these are civilian Federal employees. They work in Fort Campbell, KY. As it is well known, 80 percent of Fort Campbell is in the State of Tennessee. The mailbox is Kentucky. It is referred to as Fort Campbell, KY. There are several Federal civilian employees who live in Tennessee and who work on the Kentucky side. Some of them have worked on the Tennessee side for a long time and are assigned on the Kentucky side. They have nothing to do with that. It is not within their power, if they want to remain employed. And thereby Tennessee does not have an income tax. Kentucky does. They pay the maximum sales tax and other taxes in Tennessee, plus the income tax of Kentucky. They enter the Federal facilities on the Kentucky side by a Federal route. They do not go on the property of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to enter the place where they are working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Fred Thompson
As I said, there are no services provided. I understand there was some reference made to some resident facilities being provided with water or some services. Of course, these people do not avail themselves of that. I can't imagine anything other than a most dire emergency where fire, water, sewer, and police protection, and all of that is provided by the Federal Government. If the problem gets so big, I imagine folks in Tennessee and Kentucky would come in and try to help out. But basically, in terms of basic services -- fire, police, sewer, and water -- none of those services is provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the benefit of these employees. Basically what they are doing is paying income taxes for nothing received.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27763
VADER
-0.846
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Fred Thompson
As I said, these people are not in the military. There is already an exemption for the military employees. They can only be taxed in their State of residence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Fred Thompson
This is a situation where literally some people have been transferred and moved across the street, or even down the hall in their own building, and become subject, just because of that move, to Federal income tax or to income tax from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. When people in that situation -- who live in Tennessee, work in Kentucky, only go on Federal property to get to their job, come right back, no services -- if those individuals go on unemployment, they can't go to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and get unemployment benefits.
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)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Fred Thompson
We had a witness before the Governmental Affairs Committee, when this was taken up, who makes $15,000 a year -- $15,000 a year, and three kids -- is a Federal civilian employee, lives in Tennessee, and works on the Kentucky side. When she went on hard times and had to apply for food stamps, she applied to the State of Kentucky and was turned down.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Fred Thompson
There was another witness who appeared before our committee who had been in the Air Force for 20 years, grew up in Kentucky, and paid Kentucky taxes far 20 years; then he moved to Tennessee; then he was assigned at Fort Campbell on the Kentucky side while he was living in Tennessee -- the typical kind of a situation we are addressing. His daughter applied to the University of Kentucky. He sought instate tuition rates. He was denied that. He was treated as out-of-State for purposes of tuition when his daughter wanted to go to the University of Kentucky.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Fred Thompson
In other words, he is a Tennessean under some circumstances, when it benefits the Commonwealth, and a Kentuckian in other circumstances, when it benefits the Commonwealth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Fred Thompson
As I said, it is not just Tennessee that is involved here. Employees at the Gavin's Point Hydroelectric Dam are in a similar situation. This dam is a Federal facility maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers and it straddles the Missouri River. The Missouri River is the border between South Dakota and Nebraska. The 35 South Dakotans who are employed at the dam are subject to Nebraska income tax on half their wages earned on the dam. Nebraska claims that because half of the Gavin's Point Dam is in the State of Nebraska, half the wages earned by South Dakotans on the dam are subject to Nebraska income tax. But these South Dakotans only travel into Nebraska while they are working on the Federal dam and they receive no benefits from Nebraska for the taxes that they are required to pay. They are ineligible for Nebraska unemployment benefits and accident insurance benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Fred Thompson
Likewise, Washingtonians employed at the Columbia River hydroelectric dams were subject to tax by the State of Oregon until just recently.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Fred Thompson
These dams are Federal facilities maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. They straddle the Columbia River. The Columbia River is the border between Washington and Oregon. One-hundred and forty Washingtonians working on these dams only cross into Oregon when their work takes them across the midpoint of the dams. Oregon had required these employees to keep detailed records regarding the exact amount of the time they spent on the Oregon side of the dam in order to obtain a tax refund from Oregon for time worked on the Washington side of the dam. Oregon also required Washington residents to pay income tax on a prorated amount of their vacation pay based upon the percentage of time during the year worked on the Oregon side of the dam. Because employees at the dam cross back and forth multiple times a day, Oregonians' recordkeeping requirements forced the Federal employees to waste a good portion of their workday documenting their movements across the dam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13
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
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Fred Thompson
The Washington residents working on the Columbia River Dam receive no benefits from the State of Oregon. They are not eligible for instate tuition rates at Oregon schools. They are not eligible for Oregon unemployment compensation benefits. In fact, when a Washingtonian who was laid off from Washington at one of the dams applied for Oregon unemployment compensation, he was denied. But when he later received unemployment benefits from Washington, Oregon tried to tax those benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Fred Thompson
I recognize that the Oregon State Legislature enacted a bill last year to exempt Washingtonians employed at the Columbia River Dam from Oregon income tax. But it appears that the State was only reacting to the other body's swift movement of H.R. 1953. Oregon is continuing to require Washington residents to file W-2 forms in Oregon. Therefore, Washingtonians fear that Oregon may repeal the recently enacted exemption in the absence of Federal legislation.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Fred Thompson
Now, there is no question that with the passage of the Buck Act in 1940, States have the authority to tax Federal employees, but over a period of time, after due deliberation by Congress, there have been exceptions that have been made to this. There has been an exception for the military. There has been an exception for Members of Congress. There has been an exception for Amtrak employees, for example, employees who, of course, travel over several States. There was an exemption with regard to the ability to tax pension income from nonresidents. So these have been exemptions, and we can argue and debate the wisdom of each of these exemptions, but it has been long recognized.
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)
-0.63599
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Fred Thompson
There is no question about the constitutionality, incidentally. The witnesses even before our committee who did not think that what we were doing was the best way to go, I don't think raised any questions concerning the constitutionality of what we were doing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
0.459
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
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Fred Thompson
Congress clearly has the right constitutionally to move in this regard. We can debate the merits of each of these exemptions, but there has been no question over the years after due deliberation there have been exemptions carved out on the basis of what is right and on the basis of fairness. This idea that we are opening up Pandora's box and it is going to affect anybody who works near a Federal facility or anything of that nature is certainly a misplaced concern. But that is not something that has been affected here -- not employees who are near a border. We are talking about a specific situation where you have a Federal facility straddling two States. One State does not have a State income tax and the other State does. That is a very, very specific and narrow situation with which we are dealing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Fred Thompson
It does not affect national parks, for example, where local governments have much more to do with providing emergency services and things of that nature than the Commonwealth of Kentucky or the other two States affected here, the State of Oregon and the State of Nebraska, provide in these situations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Fred Thompson
I agree that Congress should tread carefully when it acts to limit the taxing authorities of States, but these three situations addressed by the conference report are exceptional, and I believe they meet the elevated threshold which has been set by Congress for preempting a State's taxing authority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.351
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Fred Thompson
At this time I would like to thank my distinguished colleagues who have served as conferees on the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for including this important provision in the final bill. I would also like to thank my friends from Tennessee, Congressman Bryant and Senator Frist, for their hard work on behalf of these 2,000 Tennesseans. I am pleased they are finally getting the tax relief they deserve. I urge all of my colleagues to support this conference report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Fred Thompson
I thank the Chair. I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
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
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Mr. FORD addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
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
Wendell Ford
I am delighted that the distinguished Senator from Tennessee would come to the floor to explain his reasons for using the Armed Services legislation in an authorization bill for a tax provision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
One of the things my distinguished friend said is that Kentucky provides no facilities. Well, if a person who is employed at Fort Campbell files for unemployment benefits in Tennessee, guess who pays for it. Guess who pays for it. Kentucky reimburses Tennessee. Isn't that a service?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Wendell Ford
I heard talk about other States. Let's talk about our States -- the roads that enter at the nearest gate. Sure, we have electrical service that is provided. That comes out of Kentucky into Fort Campbell. We have cooperative fire suppression. If they say it is serious, both Tennessee and Kentucky would be there.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Wendell Ford
Unemployment benefits -- I am surprised the Senator would say that we don't pay anything. We reimburse Tennessee for the unemployment. Kentucky pays. He raised the fact that the Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on this but the Finance Committee did not. When did the Governmental Affairs Committee take over for the Finance Committee?
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
-0.151
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Wendell Ford
The Senator has talked about Oregon quite a bit. I have a copy of a letter to the Senator, written from the director of the Department of Revenue, saying that they settled their own problem, that Oregon passed their bill and the States worked it out. There is no need for them to be included in this legislation. Here is the letter, dated October 21, 1997. The Senator had it almost a year, but yet they put Oregon and Washington in this legislation and they don't need it. The States have worked it out themselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.3979
VADER
-0.351
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a letter to Senator Thompson from the director of the Oregon Department of Revenue be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Wendell Ford
The Senator says that this only applies to two States really, or very few. But the precedent here is the dangerous thing. We start under the Buck Act, and I am sure the Senator, being a legal expert, is fully familiar with the Buck Act and what it says about the State's ability to tax its own. Now, if he is not familiar with that, I can help him a little bit in trying to explain the Buck Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Wendell Ford
But the two States were in the process of negotiating when they were informed, or at least the Tennessee side was informed, that it would be taken care of here. And it was being taken care of, so the negotiations were called off.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
I remember when Tennessee called a special session to prevent Kentucky contractors from doing business in Tennessee. This is a long- term thing. It is just not the first one. I go back into the early 1960s when this occurred.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Wendell Ford
So, Mr. President, I understand what the Senator is trying to do, but I wonder how he voted on the unfunded mandates bill. You are eliminating $4 million a year -- $4 million a year -- from Kentucky's income. Are Kentuckians excused from the high Tennessee sales tax? Why not? Why wasn't that put in this bill? If you are going to be exempt from our income tax, why don't you exempt Kentuckians, who are identical employees with an identical employer? What about the restaurants and the canteens and the cleaners and such that are going to be exempt under this, the private sector? This is a broad, broad piece of legislation. Broad, broad.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
0.456
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Wendell Ford
Let me read the Buck Act. Of course, we have the authority, I guess, to do that, but is it right? There are 240 known installations similar to this situation. And Mississippi is one of the most vulnerable States in the country as it relates to this type of legislation.
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
-0.381
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
The Buck Act says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
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
Wendell Ford
That is the Buck Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
My colleague lays out exempting military employees. When I served in World War II, we got exempted then. You only paid taxes in the State where you resided. That is nothing new. That is 55 years old, I guess -- something near that. It has been here for 55 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
He talked about Amtrak employees. They are on a train, they are going across the country. Would they pay tax in every State? Of course not. That is common sense, to let them pay tax in the State where they reside.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Wendell Ford
We have a lot of employees on the Interstate Highway System. They live in one State and they work in several States, as they construct interstate highways through various States. They are exempted. That is common sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Wendell Ford
But, to take an exemption and cost a State $4 million -- what kind of surplus does Tennessee have? He refers to the surplus of Kentucky. What kind of surplus does Tennessee have? That has nothing to do with the principle and the character of this provision under the armed services defense authorization bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.217
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Wendell Ford
The Senator can argue all he wants to, but when he talks about in- State and out-of-State college, that individual renounced his Kentucky citizenship and moved to Tennessee. You enjoyed him moving over there. You probably welcomed him with open arms. But then you come in here and say he cannot get exemption in another State? Why didn't he go to Tennessee, if he likes it so much? We have a few universities there that are pretty good. They get State exemption, residential exemption. He just happened to want to go to a better school. So, you fuss about that. They moved to Tennessee. Anybody else from any other State would not be exempted. Tennessee would not exempt a Kentuckian residing in the State of Kentucky to go to a Tennessee school. That seems to me a pretty thin reason for having this section of the armed services bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I go back to the point -- I have heard many, many Senators in this body talk about States rights. There is a lot of rhetoric here. There is a difference between talk and action -- talk and action. The talk is States rights. The action is taking it 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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85
Gunning-Fog Score
4.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
This bill is going to pass. There is no question about that. I have no illusions. I have counted votes around here longer than the Senator from Tennessee, and I understand what the vote will be. But you have something in the legislation that is not right, that is not fair, that the States were in the process of trying to work out and to negotiate. Then the word comes from Big Brother: "Don't you worry about it, we'll take care of it. Big Brother is going to preempt the States. Big Brother is going to take care of a few residents in this legislation." There are other States that have already settled. The Senator from Tennessee has the letter setting it out and objecting to what he is trying to do here because they worked it out as a State. You preempt the States.
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
0.49
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Wendell Ford
What would happen if we were preempting Tennessee? Oh, it would be a bear in here. There would be growling and fighting and fuming and fussing over preempting Kentuckians in Tennessee. I hope my colleague from Kentucky, Senator McConnell, will offer an amendment or something next year so Kentuckians who are in the same position will not have to pay the outrageous Tennessee sales tax. Just have a drivers license, show it, so we can be exempt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.699
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I reserve the remainder of my time and yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, I forgot to inquire as to the time situation. I understand we had 30 minutes. May I ask if time was kept on me before, how much time I have remaining on that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, just in response on some of the points that my friend from Kentucky made with regard to whether or not the other States need this and whether or not it is worked out permanently to their satisfaction, I think probably the Members of this body who represent those States would be the best witnesses. If the Oregon situation is worked out, then perhaps Senator Gorton and Senator Murray will oppose me on this. But I do not think they do. I think the two Senators from the State of Washington do not feel like it has been worked out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.871
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Fred Thompson
Just as the situation is with South Dakota. I think the distinguished minority leader of this body supports this provision in the legislation. So, regarding the Tennessee/Kentucky situation, the negotiations that my friend refers to, I think the result was a bit different than what has been alluded to. My understanding was there was one meeting in August and the suggestion was that Tennessee absorb the difference; that we give these Tennessee employees a credit and the State of Tennessee absorb the difference. That was not considered to be fair by the people in Tennessee, so those negotiations broke down.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.613
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Fred Thompson
With regard to the college tuition situation, at issue here is not that this gentleman moved from Kentucky back to Tennessee; that is for sure. The issue is he was working on the Kentucky side and paying Kentucky income taxes and still not getting that benefit from Kentucky. That is the point. I believe, if my colleague will check -- I suppose we cannot resolve it here this morning -- but I think, if my colleague will check, he will see that when the situation is reversed, my understanding is when Kentuckians work on the Tennessee side, they get Tennessee instate tuition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.032
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Fred Thompson
I do not want to get into an extended battle between the States here. We enjoy a common border and friendly relationships and all that. But just on the basis of fairness, I believe we are doing a little bit better in that regard, in terms of comity, in terms of out-of-State tuition for workers who work at Fort Campbell. It is just simply based upon the proposition that a person should not have to go across the border, down the hall or down the street or across the street and so forth, when he is assigned new duties, not use any of the Kentucky facilities, and have to pay Kentucky income tax and not get any of the benefits, whether it be college instate tuition or not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.819
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Fred Thompson
I would also point out to my colleague with regard to Kentucky employees working at Fort Campbell who work on the Tennessee side, as far as "on the post" is concerned, they do not pay Tennessee sales tax. If they go off the post they will pay Tennessee sales tax, but then they are using Tennessee facilities. The point is just simply not well founded any way that you look at it.
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
-0.159
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Fred Thompson
With regard to the States rights issue, that is something that, of course, is of concern to all of us. A lot of people strongly believe in federalism and that the proper role of the States should be preserved in the relationship between the State and the Federal Government. I would simply point out that with regard to most of these issues, it has to do with the relationship between the State governments and the Federal Government, and the Federal Government's relationship with the States and their policies vis a vis the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Fred Thompson
This has to do with the way a State government is treating the citizens of another State. Ever since we have had the interstate commerce clause in the Constitution, that has been something that has been appropriately addressed by the Congress of the United States.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Fred Thompson
So I do not want to beat a dead horse here either. I feel, as does my colleague from Kentucky, that we are not going to change very many votes on this debate. But, in closing, I hope our friends in Kentucky do not feel that this is some kind of a power grab, something that is unfair to them, something that we have them over the barrel on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.376
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Fred Thompson
This is something that is supported by Democrats and Republicans in this body. It is very narrowly tailored. My friend refers to 240 other situations. They are not similar. The only comparable or analogous situations would be those situations where Federal facilities straddle a State border, and there are only three of them, and those are the three that we deal with here.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Fred Thompson
We are trying to do what we often do in this body, and that is finely tailor a remedy for something that doesn't affect many people. It doesn't affect many people at all. But with regard to those who are affected, it is important for those folks who on average are making $30,000 a year. It is something we have been trying to work out for 10 years. We have not been able to. I would rather not have to come to the floor of the U.S. Senate and resolve this matter this way, either. After trying all other avenues, we were left with no choice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, I thank my colleagues and extend my good wishes and respect to the senior Senator from the Commonwealth of Kentucky who has fought so long and hard for his State. I never look forward to having to come to the floor and take him on in any circumstance, especially when he is defending or representing and taking the side of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, because I know his heart and soul is in it. I respectfully disagree with him on this. I think it is the right thing to do. I think it is fair to these employees, and I urge its adoption. I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Fred Thompson
Mr. FORD addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gorton). The Senator from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I appreciate the Senator's flattery, but in this case, it won't get him anywhere.
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
0.262
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Wendell Ford
Let me correct one thing, if I can. The Senator said we were exempt from sales tax. That is not true. We checked this morning. You pay tax at restaurants, dry cleaners -- all that -- you pay the sales tax on the base. On the base, you pay it. We called down there this morning. Now, if you want to call again, that is fine. I know where it is. I have been there. They have trooped out the troops for me. They jumped with parachutes and all that. It is obvious my name won't be on any building down there, however, but that is all right. I don't really worry about that.
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
0.211
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
96.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
7
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Wendell Ford
What I worry about is what is being done here and the precedent that is being set. They talk about they are all similar. The two other locations are dams. They are dams. They go across a river. They connect the States. That is a very small area. This is 105,000 acres that we are talking about here. This is a different facility, different situation, different problem altogether. One is a hydro; the other one is a dam. I say to my friend, in those two cases he is defending here, it is limited to Federal employees. In the Tennessee-Kentucky problem, it is not. You did not limit it to Federal employees. You went to private sector contractors and their employees. That is the reason the $4 million is there and there is no unfunded mandate help for my State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Wendell Ford
It is quite different. This is as broad as broad can be, with a capital B. It is not only Federal employees. The others are very small -- 35 employees. They are hydroelectric and dams, both of them. This is 105,000 acres.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
We pay sales tax, as Kentucky residents, on the base. You exempt private contractors and their employees, and it costs us plenty. People will say, "Ford, this is fair." Fair to whom? I can bring the document -- I don't have it here with me -- but tuition was part of the negotiations. I wouldn't negotiate either if it was going to be settled here and you know what is going to happen. But the rights of the minority should be protected. I can't change the vote. Mine is the only one that I can handle, that I can guarantee, but we ought to be protected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9.6
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Wendell Ford
I have seen a lot of debate here in a little over 24 years. The distinguished Senator from South Carolina has seen a lot more. But most of the time, almost without exception, both sides have wanted to protect the minority, and here there is no protection.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, as we are being stampeded here, I think it is highly unfair, it is uncalled for, and this is very one-sided. We pay the unemployment, reimburse Tennessee, we help with electricity, we help with roads -- we do all those things. You act like we don't do anything. But if you have unemployment benefits and Kentucky pays a Tennessee resident and reimburses the State -- Kentucky doesn't do anything.
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)
0.61904
VADER
-0.092
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wendell Ford
It is very difficult for me to understand when they start talking about precedents set here. That is for active duty military. They pay the tax, if any, in the State in which they are a resident. The Senator brought up Amtrak employees. You can get on a train in New York and wind up in California. Do you pay in each one of the States you go through? Of course not. That is just common sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.218
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wendell Ford
You can have a construction worker who is building interstate highways and can go through several States. You wouldn't expect him to pay tax in every State. So common sense says pay the tax in the State in which he is a resident.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Wendell Ford
Here it is different. If you are a resident of Tennessee and work in Kentucky, you don't pay any tax. If you are a private sector employee and you are at a Federal facility, you don't pay any tax. The Tennessee contractor who would offer a bid at Fort Campbell has a sweetheart deal because a Kentucky contractor, or any other contractor, will have to pay the taxes, but Tennessee will not.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Wendell Ford
Big Brother says we are going to settle State taxes, not Federal taxes, State taxes, and put it on the defense authorization bill. It has never been to the Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction. And the testimony that was received in the House was something that I think we should go back to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Wendell Ford
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on October 24th of last year. The House held a hearing on April 17th of last year. To my knowledge, the Senate Armed Services Committee held no hearings on this issue in either session of this Congress. The reason is obvious: because the Armed Services Committee had absolutely no jurisdiction over this issue -- none.
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
-0.567
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Wendell Ford
The conferees on the defense authorization bill, in my judgment, have no business attaching language which preempts State tax as part of the defense authorization bill.
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
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
Let's go back to the House hearing of last April. What kind of testimony did that committee hear? It heard that Kentucky's tax structure met all appropriate constitutional standards for fairness and nondiscrimination. That is the testimony. That committee was told that the ability of States to define their own tax structures within the bounds of the Constitution was "one of the core elements of sovereignty preserved to the States under the Constitution." It may be constitutional, but it is "one of the core elements of sovereignty preserved to the States under the Constitution." The committee was told that if Congress jumps in and preempts State laws in this case, "it will by definition create a preferred class of taxpayer * * *. Currently all workers -- public and private -- in Kentucky * * * are subject to the same rules. This should not be disrupted by the Congress without a strong policy [mandate]." The House committee was also told that the proposal to grant special status to Tennessee residents violated the spirit of the Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995. The committee was told, "if Congress feels that the impact of federal workers employed on installations crossing the borders of two states * * * should be offset, it should provide the funding necessary to offset the costs imposed on the states affected and not just preempt legitimate taxing authority." That is the testimony. That is what the committee was told.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
0.563
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee I believe heard similar testimony during the hearing last August. The Senate Armed Services Committee, however, heard no testimony -- the Senate Armed Services Committee, however, heard no such testimony -- because it held no such hearing and had no such jurisdiction over this piece of legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Wendell Ford
Nonetheless, without any floor debate, a provision was snuck into the House version of the defense authorization. So I ask where my Kentucky colleagues were.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Fred Thompson
Will the Senator yield for a moment?
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
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Glad to.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, I yield the remainder of my time to the floor manager, Senator Thurmond.
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
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
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
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Fred Thompson
I thank the Senator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
I ask the Chair, how much time do I have left?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
2.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.5
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
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
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Wendell Ford
Well, I understand why the Senator from Tennessee does not want to debate this; because he is wrong. I like him. He is a nice fellow, friendly. Oh, you could not ask anybody to be any friendlier than the Senator from Tennessee. And I have always enjoyed his acting. In fact, I have seen some reruns. I have enjoyed watching those a second and third time. I look for him. But that does not mean he is wrong or right all the time. But in this case he is wrong.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
8
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wendell Ford
And I wish this would not happen because, I say to my colleagues, when we start telling the States how to tax, when we take that authority away from the States, then we have gone a long way in disrupting what the Founding Fathers said this country should be made up of.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Wendell Ford
So I will not leave this Senate without having made this statement. I understand where the votes are. I understand what is going to happen to this bill. But at some point, I believe, sincerely, that it will be in court. And the constitutionality of this and the preemption of States' ability -- not a Federal tax but a State tax -- they give a preferred class of taxpayer here. You have two people sitting across the table, having lunch, and both are working for the same company; both do the same job; both make the same money; but the fellow from Tennessee pays no tax; the fellow from Kentucky pays it on a military installation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.007
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Wendell Ford
There are 240 of these, at least, out there. And as I said, Mississippi is going to be one of the most vulnerable States.
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
-0.288
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Wendell Ford
Mr. President, I yield the remainder of my time to Senator Levin for his use, and I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
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
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Wendell Ford
I suggest the absence of a quorum, and it be charged equally to both sides.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
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 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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Strom Thurmond
I yield 5 minutes to the Senator from Arkansas.
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
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Tim Hutchinson
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Tim Hutchinson
Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the fiscal year 1999 Strom Thurmond defense authorization conference report. I congratulate the managers of this bill for their exemplary work. In particular, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude and appreciation to Chairman Thurmond for his service to the Senate and for his service to our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Tim Hutchinson
Mr. President, I know that this was one of the most contentious conferences in the past decade, particularly because of the U.S. satellite licensing provisions. However, I am pleased that this conference report contains a provision shifting the jurisdiction for U.S. satellite licensing from the Commerce Department back to the State Department, where I believe the national security of this country can best be protected. This action is a step away from the controversial policy that President Clinton established in 1996 and it is a step toward enhanced national security. I hope the President, in signing this bill, will walk forward with us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Tim Hutchinson
In addition, I am very pleased by the addition of several China- related provisions that I spoke in behalf of -- sponsored some of those -- that I believe will limit the role of the oppressive Chinese regime and United States complicity in their actions.
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
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.505
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tim Hutchinson
In particular, this conference report includes a provision requiring the Departments of Defense and Justice, FBI, and the CIA to compile a list of known PLA commercial fronts operating in the United States. This provision also authorizes the President to monitor, to restrict, and to seize, if necessary, the assets of, and ban the operation of, such PLA companies within these United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tim Hutchinson
Furthermore, the Senate adopted and included in the conference report a provision authorizing funding for additional customs agents to enforce the existing ban on slave labor products, an ongoing problem. These products are produced in slave-labor conditions in China and are sold to American consumers, unbeknownst to the consumer. These sections call upon the President to strengthen international agreements to improve monitoring of slave-labor imports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tim Hutchinson
There is yet a further provision that I am heartened the conference has included regarding Radio Free Asia. This provision would fund 24- hour-a-day Radio Free Asia broadcasts throughout China in each of the major dialects. This provision will allow the Voice of Freedom to penetrate through the oppressive veil now muting the Chinese people.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tim Hutchinson
I want to make one final observation. Last week, in declaring the success of his country in combating the floods raging throughout China, President Jiang Zemin compared that success to the success of stemming the tide of democracy and praising their crackdown at Tiananmen Square. I think I need say little more, Mr. President, as to the ongoing problems of an oppressive regime in China. I applaud the chairman and the conference for including these very important provisions in the conference report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Tim Hutchinson
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Indiana, Mr. Coats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
4.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Strom Thurmond
Again, I want to say, since the Senator is leaving this year, he has been one of the ablest men on the Armed Services Committee. The Armed Services Committee and the Senate will greatly miss this individual. Again, I commend him and wish him well in all of his undertakings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.73
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dan Coats
Mr. President, I thank the chairman for his kind words. I want to return that compliment, because it has been a distinct privilege and pleasure for me to serve under the able leadership of our chairman, Senator Thurmond. Senator Thurmond is, perhaps, not one of but perhaps the most remarkable individual I have ever known, someone who has committed a lifetime and more of political service to his fellow man and to his Nation, and who has served as a Rock of Gibraltar in support of a strong national defense. Serving on the committee with his leadership has been a great privilege for me, as well as it has been with all my colleagues who serve on the Armed Services Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dan Coats
This committee of the Congress is the least partisan of all the congressional committees. We put the national defense and national security above partisanship. We work together in a team fashion. While we don't always agree across the aisle on every issue, we do find consensus. Our purpose is to protect and support our men and women in uniform, and protect the citizens of the United States by giving them the very best defense that we can purchase for their investment of tax dollars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dan Coats
This particular bill is to be commended in many ways. It addresses some of the quality of life and readiness and modernization issues that we have been struggling with. As chairman of the Airland Committee, I have had the privilege of overseeing a very considerable amount of spending that goes into modernizing our forces. We haven't been able to do everything that has been asked, but we certainly have taken important steps in trying to make sure that our defense forces are capable of meeting the threat and are unparalleled in terms of their superiority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dan Coats
As a member of the Personnel Subcommittee, as former chairman of that committee, I am pleased that we have continued to address some of the important issues of pay and housing that are necessary to maintaining the spirit and moral of the people in our force. But, we have a great deal more to do in this area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dan Coats
The Joint Chiefs of Staff testified just a couple of days ago about the state of readiness for today and tomorrow. Readiness is a function of quality of life, of training, and of adequate infrastructure. Two of these three areas -- the infrastructure, the housing, the equipment, the facilities, the tools which we provide our service members with, and the quality of life -- are strained and in many cases inadequate. The pay is too low and military benefits are in question. We are losing good people, too many good people. A great deal needs to be done in this area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Dan Coats
A great deal also needs to be done on the whole infrastructure front, not only in providing necessary facilities, but in terminating that infrastructure which is no longer needed. Too often we have perpetuated that infrastructure that is no longer required, and done so at great expense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.468
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dan Coats
I have also been engaged in the whole question of defense transformation. How can we transform our national defense from a cold- war effort that has been unparalleled in the history of national defense -- not only this country, but in this world. How can we transform that into a national security apparatus our defense structure to addresses the threats of the future, which will be different from the threats of the past. That is a monumental undertaking. I have suggested a number of ways in which this could be done. I have joined with my colleagues on the committee, particularly Senator Lieberman, to define a process by which we can make those decisions, utilizing both inside and outside experts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.45
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dan Coats
We have attempted, through this process, to ask the necessary questions and to make the necessary decisions about how we move forward. In that regard, in the future some very difficult but necessary decisions and tough choices are going to have to be made about how we spend our limited defense resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.499
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dan Coats
While we all acknowledge and hopefully will provide some additional funds to address the readiness concerns addressed by the Joint Chiefs, we are a long way from successfully allocating the resources we have available to us in the very best way that will give us the national security apparatus we need to address future threats. Tough decisions have to be made because we have the tendency to continue to fund systems that we already have in the force. Decisions are often made, both in the Pentagon and in the Congress, about maintaining what I call "legacy" systems -- systems that have had a long shelf life, that are very near and dear to our heart, produced in our district, or systems we have related to over the years. There is a great tendency to perpetuate these legacy systems and not give sufficient resources and weight to the new systems that are necessary to address the new threats of the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Dan Coats
My challenge to the Congress, and my challenge to the Department of Defense, is to step up and make the unpopular choices, make the very difficult choices to divest legacy systems and structures which are no longer required, or whose value will depreciate quickly in the future, so that we can free up the resources that we must to address the question of providing the right national security apparatus that embraces the potential for a revolution in military affairs and addresses the threats of the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.348
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dan Coats
Mr. President, I congratulate the chairman, Senator Thurmond, and the ranking member, Senator Levin, for their leadership of a truly bipartison effort which achieves an effective balance across the quality of life of our servicemembers and their families, the readiness of the force, and the modernization of our systems as we enter the 21st century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
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
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dan Coats
This accomplishment is of particular note because this defense bill adheres to the budget agreement of approximately $270 billion, a 1.1 percent decline in real terms over last year's defense budget, and it is approximately 35 percent below the cold war heights.
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)
0.61904
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dan Coats
This defense authorization includes numerous provisions that will enhance military quality of life. It includes a 3.6 percent pay raise for military personnel. It also provides an increase of $660 million in military construction projects, over $250 million of which will fund barracks, dining facilities, and military housing. And this bill directs three health care demonstrations for our military retirees who are Medicare eligible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dan Coats
This bill also adds over $800 million to the key readiness accounts of our active and reserve forces. We are all aware of the stress that current operations such as those in Bosnia or the Persian Gulf have on military readiness. The funds we have added will support infrastructure maintenance, training, and the availability of parts and supplies to sustain readiness levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dan Coats
Despite the gains we have made in areas of quality of life and readiness, we are still well short of the $60 billion procurement goal stated by Secretary of Defense Cohen and his predecessor Secretary Perry which was to have been achieved in fiscal year 1998.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.492
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dan Coats
Here we are again proposing a procurement level for fiscal year 1999 that is below $50 billion. Correspondingly, service modernization accounts remain on the margin -- well short of the level required to recapitalize our joint capabilities for the 21st century.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dan Coats
And now I would like to comment on several modernization issues from my perspective as chairman of the Airland Subcommittee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dan Coats
The Army is moving to consolidate the gains from the Force XXI process and to investigate smaller, faster, more lethal, and more deployable forces. But the Army's modernization strategy to pursue this transformation is lacking in areas of aviation, armored vehicles, and trucks, and we have provisions addressing these issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.34
Somewhat 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
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dan Coats
And I must say that we have made progress in addressing reserve component modernization thanks to the fine work of Senator Glenn, the ranking member of the Airland Subcommittee, to structure a coherent process for the consideration of Guard procurement. First, the budget request included nearly $1.4 billion in procurement for the guard and reserves -- about a 50 percent increase over last year. And this bill provides another several hundred million. Clearly, the Senate's bipartisan efforts are having a positive affect on total force integration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Dan Coats
This bill also supports TACAIR modernization programs of the services and we have taken additional prudent steps to ensure these programs stay on track.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dan Coats
Last year, I spoke at length about my concerns with F-22 cost overruns and demonstrated performance. And I must acknowledge that I have these concerns as a supporter of F-22 development. But based on the testimony of the Air Force and the assessment of the General Accounting Office, there are many who share a deep concern over whether we can maintain support for the F-22, whose costs are approaching $200 million per aircraft, if the program does not adequately demonstrate performance and cost control.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dan Coats
This bill takes a very important further step to put key oversight provisions in place that fence the contract award for advance procurement of lot II F-22 until:
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
0.677
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dan Coats
10 percent of testing is complete (the minimum specified by the Defense Science Board); or, the Secretary of Defense certifies that a lesser amount of flight testing is sufficient, and provides his rationale and analysis for that certification; however, the funds are fenced until the F-22 flies at least 4 percent of flight tests -- the amount now planned prior to contract award -- have been completed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dan Coats
This provision holds the Department to its own plan at a minimum and places the emphasis squarely on the demonstrated performance of the F- 22 program. No performance, no money.
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
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dan Coats
This bill also contains a provision on a new joint experimentation initiative that is fundamental to defense transformation.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dan Coats
The Congress has been keenly aware of the need to transform our military capabilities to address the potentially very different operational challenges of the future. The National Defense Panel Report argues that these challenges -- which include among other things, asymmetric challenges in power projection, information operations, and weapons of mass destruction -- may place this Nation's security at far greater risk than we face today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.626
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
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dan Coats
This provision includes a sense of Congress on the designation of a combatant commander with the mission for developing, preparing, conducting, and assessing a process of joint warfighting experimentation. Secretary Cohen has signed a charter assigning this mission to USACOM in Norfolk. And the provision lays out a set of reporting requirements from this CINC to keep Congress informed of the status of transformation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Dan Coats
The process of joint experimentation is designed to investigate the co-evolution of advances in technology, with changes in the organizational structure of our forces, and the development of new operational concepts. Accordingly, the purpose of joint experimentation is to find those technologies, organizations, and concepts which provide true leap-aheads in joint warfighting capabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dan Coats
And just as important, it is the purpose of joint experimentation to identify those technologies and concepts which are failures. Some will consider the cost of these failures as wasteful. But quite the contrary. The true failure would be continuing to invest in systems before we really know what will or will not work on the battlefields of the 21st century. And given the level of defense budgets, we cannot afford to invest in systems which fail to contribute markedly to our future warfighting capabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Dan Coats
Previously in our history we have found ourselves unprepared for threats we faced at the outset of war. Our Nation rallied to eventually overcome these threats, but at a cost -- not only in fiscal terms, but in lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.643
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dan Coats
In the very near future, technology will enable a different range of threats we must be prepared for. The process of joint experimentation supported in this bill will be central to ensuring our Armed Forces are prepared to successfully meet the national security challenges of the 21st century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dan Coats
This bill makes great strides in improving the quality of life, readiness, and modernization of the force; and in laying the framework for the transformation of defense capabilities for the 21st century.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dan Coats
Yet there is much more work that needs to be done. The Joint Chiefs testified on Tuesday that defense budgets are not adequate to sustain current readiness and to keep our defense forces on firm footing for the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.409
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dan Coats
But defense budgets will likely not increase to the levels requested and this will leave the Pentagon, the administration, and the Congress with some tough decisions which must be made. And we need to know what these decisions are and when they need to be made. I proposed that another quadrennial defense review and national defense panel be established in the year 2000 to conduct another comprehensive assessment of defense strategy, policy, and programs. I trust that the defense committees will work to include those provisions in next year's bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.786
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dan Coats
I would like to thank and acknowledge the distinguished service of the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Thurmond and the distinguished ranking member of the Airland Subcommittee, Senator Glenn for their tremendous stewardship of defense issues in this Defense authorization bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dan Coats
We often ask ourselves: "Where have the heroes gone?". Well I know where two of them have been, and that is working side-by-side with many of us deliberating defense issues. I commend them for their service and wish them the best in all future endeavors. In closing, this bill has my full support, and I strongly encourage all Members to support it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, again, I wish to thank the Senator for his good work on the Armed Services Committee.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I support the conference report on the Fiscal Year 1999 Defense authorization bill. The House and Senate conferees have produced a worthwhile defense bill that deserves to be approved.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ted Kennedy
Before the conference, the House version contained several provisions that the administration had threatened to veto. We worked effectively in our deliberations with the House to resolve these differences and find satisfactory solutions.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
Gender integration in basic military training is the first of these important issues. In the Fiscal Year 1998 Defense Authorization Act, Congress established a bipartisan panel to review gender integration in basic military training. That commission has started its work and will report to us next year. The conference compromise on this issue will enable the commission to finish its work, while requiring each of the services to provide separate, safe and secure housing for male and female recruits with the sleeping areas separated by permanent barriers and limited access.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Ted Kennedy
The second of these issues is production of tritium for the nation's strategic arsenal. The Secretary of Energy has already initiated a comprehensive analysis to determine the best way to produce this material. That study will be concluded by December 31, 1998. The conference report includes a provision to withhold funds for the implementation of the Secretary of Energy's recommendation until full and complete congressional review next year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ted Kennedy
The conference report provides needed support for our military forces while maintaining a realistic balance between readiness to take care of immediate needs, and investment in new systems for the future. The report also includes a fully funded and well-deserved 3.6 percent pay raise for military personnel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
We also tried to deal with the important and complex issue of military retiree health care. The report includes a provision for the Department of Defense to initiate a comprehensive test plan to evaluate the best method to provide health care to retired military personnel and their families. The Department of Defense will establish two demonstration plans, which will be evaluated before any future implementation. The first plan will allow selected retirees to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan. The second plan will implement a redesigned pharmacy benefit for Medicare-eligible DOD beneficiaries at two sites. This plan will also provide needed information for reducing out-of-pocket costs for military retirees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Ted Kennedy
Protecting the safety of our service men and women was also high on our priorities in the conference. The daily operations of our military forces have obvious risks and dangers. All branches of the Armed Forces have made progress in improving safety, but more remains to be done. I commend the Department of Defense for its accelerated installation of needed additional safety systems on military aircraft that carry passengers. The conference report includes additional funding for aircraft safety modifications.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ted Kennedy
Our troops are at risk from high tech attacks as well. The growing frequency and sophistication of such attacks on the Pentagon's computer networks demonstrate the need for improved protection of critical networks. The conference report recognizes the importance of this effort and supports the Air Force cyber-security program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
In the past 8 years, the Navy-Marine Corps team has responded to over 90 contingencies -- almost one per month. As the ranking Democrat on the Seapower Subcommittee of the Armed Services Committee, I am pleased that the conference report provides the support necessary for our naval forces as they modernize to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ted Kennedy
The report includes the necessary advance procurement funding for fiscal year 1999 for the Navy's next aircraft carrier, CVN-77. The Navy's procurement schedule for this carrier, revised from its budget submission of last year, will be under the cost cap mandated in last year's Defense Authorization Act. Also, much of the new technology being developed for the next generation aircraft carrier, the CVX, will be included in CVN-77.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ted Kennedy
The budget request for the 30 Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighters is included in the report. The Super Hornet combines the outstanding characteristics of earlier F/A-18 models with cutting edge technology in an affordable aircraft with significantly improved performance and endurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
In addition, the Marine Corps' MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft procurement for next year was increased to eight. The Osprey is a vertical take-off and landing aircraft designed to replace the Marine Corps' aging fleet of CH-46 and CH-53 helicopters.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ted Kennedy
The constructive compromises we reached during the conference on critical issues have produced a comprehensive bill which provides effectively for our national security, and which contains no provisions that would draw a veto.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ted Kennedy
I also join in commending the distinguished leadership of the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Thurmond. He has worked effectively with all of us to see that our national security and the needs of our service men and women are met in this legislation. It has been a privilege to work with Senator Thurmond as chairman, and I look forward to continuing our work together on this important issues. It is especially fitting that this bill is named in his honor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
I urge my colleagues to support the Strong Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Glenn
Mr. President, I rise today as we consider the fiscal year 1999 Defense authorization conference to draw the Senate's attention to what appears to be a brewing controversy over the state of our military's readiness. Yesterday, the Committee on Armed Services held a hearing with Joint Chiefs to discuss some readiness issues that recently have been brought to the committee's attention. I believe there are very legitimate concerns regarding recruiting and retention trends, increased Personnel Tempo, as well as pay and benefits comparability, spare parts availability, and growing depot and real property maintenance issues to be examined.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
John Glenn
I agree that we must pay very close attention to these issues because we are asking our men and women in uniform to do more today than we ever have during peacetime. We are asking them to do more, not so much with "less," but with fewer and fewer people and that is placing a strain on our military. I believe we must proceed very, very carefully before any further reductions are considered.
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
0.601
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John Glenn
I am concerned that our problem may be more basic than these issues I have just mentioned. I have come to this Senate floor many times over the years and have spoken repeatedly in the Armed Services Committee to voice my concerns over the drawdown in our end strength. In my view, I don't believe we should have gone below 1.6 million in our active duty end strength.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Glenn
I am concerned that with fewer than 1.6 million in end strength our military strategy becomes a bit of a myth, Mr. President. I don't think we can fight two contingencies today with an end strength of 1.4 million. I'm not confident we could repeat Desert Storm and embark on a second contingency if something broke out in Korea.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
0.091
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Glenn
1.6 million is not a number I pulled from thin air. Rather, it is based on a time-proven formula that requires a force that basically is divided in three. One third of the force is forward deployed and fighting, one third of the force is training for deployment or in transit and one third of the force is maintaining the other two- thirds -- manning the Pentagon, plowing the runways, etc.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.379
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Glenn
In the Persian Gulf, we had about 575,000 Americans deployed. That's one major regional contingency or one major theater war (MTW) as we are now calling them. To repeat Operation Desert Storm, we need an end strength of at least 1.6 million. Today, we appear to be falling below the manning levels necessary to conduct our peacetime operations let alone credibly maintain a combat force capable of carrying out two nearly simultaneous major operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Glenn
Mr. President, let me add at this point that I believe those commitments are important. We have alliance deployments in Japan, Korea, and Europe. We are conducting peacekeeping operations on the Kuwait border and in the Western Sahara. Our so-called "Operations Other Than War" also require American service members to be deployed to the Sinai, to Bosnia, to the Persian Gulf in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and on the border between Peru and Ecuador. We've had deployments to Rwanda, Angola, Somalia, Haiti and Cambodia to name a few other operations that have all contributed to the services' high OPTEMPO and PERSTEMPO. I support these operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
John Glenn
We literally have saved millions of lives through our presence in troubled areas of the world and I believe that that is an appropriate use of our military forces. The cold war may be over but the killing has not stopped. The United States has no territorial ambitions but we do need to remain engaged. The constant demands on our personnel around the world, however, are not without consequence. We are asking the men and women in our military services to be deployed for longer periods and more often than we have in the past. They have served well through a difficult and turbulent period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.47957
VADER
-0.872
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Glenn
I understand, and I hope my colleagues understand, the rationale for continued reductions in our end strength. End strength cuts are being made in order to generate cash to pay for modernization programs. I agree that our service members deserve the best and most modern equipment available but I do not agree that reductions should be made simply to generate cash. Even if modernization programs can reduce manpower requirements in the long term, in the near term, we still need people to carry out our important worldwide commitments. The time has come to step back and consider how we are going to achieve our goals. We may need more funding for modernization. In my view, we also need funding for more people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.26567
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Glenn
We also need to impose more discipline before simply raising the topline. We should have given the Department base closure authority so we could get unneeded bases off the books. And we should impose more discipline on ourselves. This year we added about $2 billion in items that the Services didn't request in the procurement and research and development accounts. We added over $600 million in military construction add-ons. It is only in the past few years that the Congress has agreed that when adding military construction projects, those projects should at least be projects that the Defense Department wants. Even meeting that criteria, I am not sure that annually adding hundreds of millions of dollars for military construction projects just to "bring home the bacon" is necessarily the best approach to establishing and funding national security priorities.
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)
0.65393
VADER
0.693
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John Glenn
I am supporting this conference report because on balance I believe it is a good conference report but I do believe that the Congress needs to focus more carefully on true spending priorities particularly as we are learning that there may be some readiness funding problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.798
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I support the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999. Naming this bill after my good friend Strom Thurmond is a fitting tribute to one of the Senate's greatest defenders of America's military interests. I urge everyone to take a minute to read Section 1, which highlights Senator Thurmond's distinguished record of service and leadership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
As always, finding the right compromises to protect our national security while still living within our budget caps has been hard. Recent events in Iraq and Kosovo, and the attack on our embassies in Tanzania and Kenya are stark reminders of why our diplomatic efforts must be supported by a robust military.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
I compliment the Committee on Armed Services, under the leadership of Chairman Thurmond and Senator Levin, for its dedicated effort to address some of our nation's critical national security needs. While I do not agree with everything in the conference report, on balance I believe this bill does a great deal of good.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
On the personnel front, I know that all of us are pleased with the 3.6 percent pay raise. We know that our patriotic men and women in uniform do not serve in order to make money, but that doesn't change the needs of their families and themselves for adequate recompense. This is a solid step in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Along the same lines, I thank the conferees for joining me in supporting an increase in hazardous duty incentive pay for mid- and senior level enlisted aircrew personnel. This necessary increase reflects our commitment to the experienced aircrew personnel without whom our planes could not fly vital missions in Bosnia and Iraq.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.907
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
I was also pleased to see that this bill recognized the increasingly vital role of our Guard and Reserve personnel in the new Total Force. As that old Oldsmobile commercial said, "this is not your father's" military. Guard and Reserve personnel are absolutely vital to meeting America's leadership commitments around the world, to protecting communities here at home, and to defending national security. Among other things, this bill authorizes the payment of selective reenlistment bonuses, increased funding for Guard and Reserve training, the restoration of up to 800 military technicians (dual-status), and funds for the Guard's Youth ChalleNGe program and STARBASE program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Joe Biden
The conference report continues Congress's effort to address the strains on our ability to provide high quality health care to our military retirees. Both houses of Congress are agreed that more work needs to be done in this area and the demonstration projects included in this year's bill are part of that process.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
In looking at some of the provisions in this bill that address foreign relations issues, I am less sanguine. As I said when the Senate dealt with this bill, I do not support the Sense of Congress provision that endorses NATO missions with ground forces that would not include any American troops. This is a dangerous precedent that encourages the erosion of American leadership in NATO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
This bill also addressed satellite transfers. While we do not want to handicap America's satellite manufacturers and telecommunications firms, the most important consideration must always be to safeguard national security. The changes made in the licensing system appear to make sense, despite their being adopted on the basis of a very incomplete analysis of a complex issue. Transferring licensing authority back to the State Department -- the same agency that licensed the controversial Loral satellite launch in February 1996 -- may help, so long as the State Department is given the resources to do the job right. This conference report permits the Department of State to keep all the fees it collects for registration by the Office of Defense Trade Controls -- the office which administers licenses for military exports -- a sensible approach that is also contained in the Department of State authorization bill. Now the Commerce, Justice, State appropriations conference must adopt a similar provision; otherwise we will be giving the State Department an unfunded mandate that it will be unable to fulfill. We run the risk of exacerbating the problem of perpetually under funding of our foreign policy tools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.24171
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
73
Joe Biden
One provision addressing foreign policy that I was very pleased to see retained is the amendment that I authored calling for a report on the peaceful employment of former Soviet experts on weapons of mass destruction. The slightly revised provision is now found at section 1309. Section 1309 requires detailed reporting on the former Soviet experts who are at risk of recruitment by a rogue state or terrorist group. I am confident that this language will not require the Department of Defense to produce an impossibly detailed analysis. I am pleased to note that the revised provision will permit the Secretary of Defense to inform Congress of ways to increase the number of former Soviet arms experts whom we assist in their transitions into new occupations. That is a vital national security objective, and it will become even more vital in the coming years as Russia's nuclear establishment is substantially downsized and more of their nuclear weapons experts are left to find new ways to earn a living.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.66501
VADER
0.712
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Joe Biden
In conclusion, Mr. President, the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act is a comprehensive bill that addresses many of our military needs. As I have said, there are some provisions that concern me. But, overall, I believe this bill provides some of the bricks that make up the foundation of our national security policy. It takes important steps to improve the quality of life for our most critical national security asset -- our military personnel. My overall concern continues to be that it should not take terrorist attacks to realize that spending more on our first line of defense -- our foreign policy -- is an equally vital part of our national security policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I wish to enter into a colloquy with the distinguished senior Senator from South Carolina, the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, after whom this defense authorization bill is named.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Carl Levin
Section 1512 of this bill requires the President to certify to Congress 15 days prior to any export to the People's Republic of China of missile equipment or technology, as defined in the Annex to the Missile Technology Control Regime, that such export is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry, and that such export will not measurably improve China's missile or space launch capabilities.
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
-0.142
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Carl Levin
The intent of this section is not to prevent the export of commercial communications satellites to the PRC, consistent with U.S. law and national security and foreign policy interests, nor to harm our domestic satellite industry. The purpose of this section is to ensure that exports of such satellites and related technology to China will not harm U.S. security. As long as sufficient export controls are in force and are being enforced, such exports are consistent with our national security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.857
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Carl Levin
Furthermore, this certification requirement for exports to China is not intended to prevent the export of commercial technology for emergency repair of civilian equipment, such as navigation systems required for safe flight of passenger aircraft. If a U.S.-made aircraft requires emergency repair or replacement of its navigation system while in China, we would not want to delay such required repair unreasonably.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.259
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Carl Levin
I wish to ask the Chairman if he shares this view of Section 1512.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
5.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I agree with the view expressed by my colleague, the Ranking Minority Member of the Armed Services Committee. He has stated correctly the views of the Senate and the House in agreeing to Section 1512 during the conference on the defense bill.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Strom Thurmond
With regard to concerns that the requirement for a 15-day advance certification concerning the export of items listed in the MTCR Annex to the PRC would delay the ability to provide spare parts for in- service civilian commercial aircraft in an emergency while in the PRC, it is not the intent to delay the export of items for emergency repair of in-service civilian commercial aircraft while in the PRC.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Strom Thurmond
This view, however, should not be mistaken as a green light to stockpile technology and spare parts which are on the MTCR Annex above what is necessary to provide emergency service for in-service commercial aircraft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.287
Slightly Negative
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
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Carl Levin
I thank the distinguished Chairman of the Armed Services Committee for helping to clarify the intent of this provision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ron Wyden
Mr. President, in November 1996, there was a tragic accident off the coast of California that claimed the lives of 10 out of 11 airmen, the crew of an Air Force Reserve C-130 aircraft out of Portland. All of these crewmen were from my home state of Oregon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ron Wyden
This was a devastating loss for all of us, but most of all for the families of those airmen who lost their lives. After any tragedy like this, the first question on everyone's minds is "why?" Why were my loved ones taken from me? This is what the families of these airmen wanted to know, but no one would give them a straight answer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.677
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Ron Wyden
After many, many months of frustration, these families came to me and my colleague from Oregon, Senator Smith, to get the Air Force to tell us exactly what happened.
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
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ron Wyden
As a result of working with these families, with the Air Force, and with the committee staff, and with Senator Levin in particular, we were able to craft some language that is now included in the Defense Authorization Conference Report that we are considering today. This language takes a two pronged approach to dealing with the pressing issues the families have raised: improving crash investigations, and eliminating the secrecy in which these investigations are shrouded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Ron Wyden
Specifically, the language directs the Defense Department to review the way it conducts aviation accident investigations so that they are conducted in as thorough and objective a manner as possible, including making sure crash investigators receive the best training, and ensuring that the military department coordinate and share information on fleet safety. The bill also urges the Pentagon to seek the advice of the National Transportation Safety Board in improving investigation procedures, and I intend to make sure their valuable input is part of their review.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Ron Wyden
Secrecy has long been the hallmark of these investigations and has kept loved ones in the dark about what happened and why. We have worked to reduce the secrecy involved in the investigations of tragedies, and this legislation takes a solid step forward in providing families and the public with better information.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ron Wyden
That's why this language also requires the Department of Defense to issue regulations to provide to family members periodic reports on the progress of investigations. I also spoke with Secretary Cohen about this recently, and he has pledged to make a solid effort to make sure families are kept informed of the progress of investigations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ron Wyden
It's important that we eliminate secrecy from these proceedings. The last thing we should do is add to these terrible tragedies by keeping the families in the dark about the status of these investigations. From day to day, from week to week, from month to month, these families had to cope with not only the incredible pain of losing a loved one, but with the incredible frustration of not knowing the status of the investigation into their deaths. This new language seeks to put an end to this type of treatment. We owe it to the men and women who give their lives for their country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.805
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Trent Lott
Mr. President, yesterday the Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Thurmond, along with Senators Warner, Smith, and Kyl entered into a colloquy on the tritium provision in the pending National Defense Authorization Act Conference Committee Report.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Trent Lott
While I was not available to participate in that colloquy, I would like to make a few comments on this subject.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Trent Lott
First and foremost, the restoration of tritium production is absolutely critical. Without tritium, our entire nuclear deterrent would be left inoperable. Our nuclear warheads cannot function without replacement tritium. And time is wasting.
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
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Trent Lott
For those who do not know, tritium is a radioactive gas that is an essential component of modern nuclear weapons. It decays at a rate of five-and-a-half percent per year, so it has to be continually replaced. We have not produced tritium in this country since 1988, when the reactors at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina were shut down. Since that time the Department of Energy has examined countless options and technologies, but has not yet selected a new source. We cannot afford to delay this program. The potential costs of delay are too great.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.463
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Trent Lott
The Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Thurmond, had a difficult Defense Authorization conference with the House this year.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Trent Lott
Chairman Thurmond and the other members of the Committee negotiated over 570 legislative provisions and more than 1,000 funding differences with the House. The final result was a strong bipartisan bill. In fact, for the first time in many years, all the members of the conference, both Democrats and Republicans, signed the final conference report.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Trent Lott
Tritium was one of the most difficult issues that had to be addressed. The House and Senate bills had wildly differing provisions on this topic. In addition, there was a Presidential veto threat on one of the House tritium provisions. Chairman Thurmond, as always, put all other interests aside and delivered a compromise that put the national security interests of the U.S. ahead of all other interests. I am confident that his provision will keep the tritium program moving forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.533
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Trent Lott
However, there remain some disagreements as to the best method to produce tritium. It's not my place to comment on that today. I will say that under this conference agreement, Energy Secretary Richardson will be required to select his preferred technology in December of this year. I expect him to meet that requirement.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Trent Lott
I might also say to Secretary Richardson that the conference report requires him to submit along with the President's fiscal year 2000 budget request, a plan to implement whichever technology he selects in December. I expect him to identify the funding requirements, schedule, and legislation necessary to restore tritium production in time to meet Defense Department requirements. In order to be credible, his implementation plan must include adequate funding in fiscal year 2000 and beyond.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Trent Lott
This matter is too important to the national security of the United States to be undermined by deficient budget requests or lack of attention on the part of DOE.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Trent Lott
Furthermore, I put my colleagues on notice that I intend to be fully engaged in the debate when this matter comes before the Senate next year. Let me assure all interested parties that I intend to ensure that only one interest will dictate the outcome of that debate -- the national security interests of the United States. The safety and security of the American people require all of us to ensure that there are no further unnecessary delays -- for any reason.
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)
0.80235
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I'd like to join my colleagues in saluting the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, the distinguished Senator Strom Thurmond, whose leadership, together with the ranking member, Senator Levin, has produced the fiscal year 1999 Defense authorization bill which is named in the chairman's honor. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your untiring efforts, both for putting together this bill and for your long and distinguished service to our nation. We are a grateful Senate and a grateful nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jeff Bingaman
Achieving this year's defense bill has been no easy task. Every defense budget represents the outcome of an annual debate concerning competing national security priorities. Everyone is familiar with the litany of our defense needs: procurement and modernization, quality of life for defense personnel, operations and maintenance, research and development, training, medical care, and so forth. This year is no different.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jeff Bingaman
Much has been said about the lack of funding for procurement and modernization of military equipment. Certainly, by historical standards we are far below cold war levels. But our defense needs have changed and will continue to do so. We need to look carefully at the capabilities and quantities of weapons that we will need in the future -- particularly in areas where technology could provide lower cost alternatives of getting the job done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
-0.785
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jeff Bingaman
Nevertheless, in this year's conference report the Congress is taking a step towards meeting those procurement needs. Funding for procurement is up from $49.1 billion requested by the President to $49.9 billion authorized by the conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jeff Bingaman
The conference also took steps to increase funding for quality of life priorities. Funding for military construction and family housing was increased from $7.8 billion to about $8.5 billion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jeff Bingaman
But those increases come at a cost. In balancing priorities while remaining within the budget agreement cap, this budget pays the bill by reducing funding in other categories. Funding for research and development, operations and maintenance, and Department of Energy defense activities, for example, were funded at lower levels than requested by the Administration.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jeff Bingaman
Are those tradeoffs the correct ones from the point of view of our national security? Or are they the outcome of partisan negotiations to meet parochial needs?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.414
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jeff Bingaman
I remain concerned that the teamwork that's needed between the Department of Defense, the Administration, and the Congress to produce a defense budget that meets our real military priorities is flawed. While the Congress took steps to increase procurement funding, many of those purchases do not reflect the priorities stated by the military services themselves. The cost of those purchases were bought by cuts to readiness accounts that must now be repaired through an emergency supplemental agreed to by the President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jeff Bingaman
Similarly, we risk mortgaging our long term security future by cutting funding for research and development, particularly for basic research. I am pleased, however, that this bill includes a provision that sets successively higher goals for research and development funding during the next decade. I am hopeful that implementation of that provision can enable us to avoid having research and development remain the billpayer for future defense spending increases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jeff Bingaman
I applaud this bill for its many specific provisions that serve the simultaneous interests of my New Mexico constituents and the nation's security.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jeff Bingaman
The bill contains $4.3 billion for weapons activities at the Department of Energy National Labs, approximately half of which will support work being done at Los Alamos and Sandia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jeff Bingaman
That work will support the stockpile stewardship program that will enable us to ensure the safety and reliability of our nuclear weapons stockpile without building new ones and without testing old ones.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jeff Bingaman
I am hopeful that continued funding for the stockpile stewardship program will enable us to move forward in the Senate with ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty next 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)
2.3979
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jeff Bingaman
The bill also includes essential funding for the Cooperative Threat Reduction and the Initiatives for Proliferation Prevention programs intended to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and materials through cooperative efforts with Russian nuclear laboratories and scientists. Our laboratories in New Mexico are working closely with their Russian colleagues to benefit the security of both nations against the threat of weapons of mass destruction in the hands of terrorists or rogue governments.
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
-0.942
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jeff Bingaman
The bill also provides essential funding to remedy the disrepair of the nation's finest weapons testing facility, White Sands Missile Range, in southern New Mexico. Without those funds, we won't be able to assure the technologies and military capabilities to have the effective fighting forces we will need for the nation's future defense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Bingaman
The bill also includes key quality of life improvements for our military personnel at Cannon, Kirtland, and Holloman Air Force bases. Units from those bases have served honorably and effectively in Bosnia and the Persian Gulf. The personnel and their families assigned to those bases appreciate the support they are given in this year's defense bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I support this conference report and urge my collegues to vote in favor.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, let me commend the senior Senator from South Carolina, Senator Thurmond, and Senator Levin for having completed work on this important conference report on the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999. I particularly want to express my appreciation to Senator Thurmond and Senator Warner and their staff for working with me and my staff to address the provision that the House of Representatives had attempted to include (section 1216) which would have negatively impacted the export capabilities of U.S. vendors of civilian nuclear power equipment. I am pleased to say that the Senate conferees were able to replace the House language regarding nuclear exports with an acceptable notification requirement in Section 1523.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.909
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, as some of my colleagues are aware, the House of Representatives had added language that would have changed the reporting requirements for nuclear exports and added a congressional disapproval process. The change in the export law contemplated by the House of Representatives was unwise and unnecessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Frank Murkowski
A change in the reporting requirements was unnecessary because the Nuclear Regulatory Commission closely regulates the export activities of U.S. nuclear vendors. The nuclear export licensing process by law requires not only public notice of export license applications as soon as they are received by the N.R.C., but also the opportunity for public intervention with the N.R.C. prior to issuance of a license. Moreover, the N.R.C. is not allowed to issue an export license for any nuclear equipment and technology unless the government of the recipient nation has negotiated, signed and implemented a bilateral agreement for nuclear cooperation with the United States. Such agreements provide the United States with a broad array of inspection rights and control over the fuel cycle. I am unaware of any allegations that, under this regime, the United States has exported any nuclear material or technology which has been diverted for military or proliferation purposes. Since our export control system appears to be working, it is difficult to see why it should be altered or supplemented.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
71
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Frank Murkowski
A change in the reporting requirements was unwise because it would negatively impact U.S. exporters of civilian nuclear power equipment without advancing any national security goal. Although the author of the provision made clear that his proposal was designed to add restrictions to trade in civilian nuclear power equipment and technology with China, it would have impacted many other countries, including Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Taiwan who purchase U.S. nuclear goods. I am convinced that, faced with new restrictions, all these countries would be extremely reluctant to deal with U.S. suppliers. Certainly, European and Canadian suppliers would use such new restrictions as part of their commercial armory to argue that, for these countries, dealing with U.S. suppliers is complex, time absorbing, and subject to political whims, while their procedures are simple and straightforward.
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
0.664
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Frank Murkowski
Some members may want to block trade with China in civilian nuclear goods and technology. But, my colleagues should recall that President Clinton sent to Congress the certifications necessary to implement the Reagan Administration's 1985 Agreement for U.S.-China Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation on January 27, 1998. The Congress considered those certifications for 30 legislative days, as provided by law. Existing law provided the opponents of the certifications with every opportunity to challenge the Administration's determination. However, no attempt was made to pass a resolution of disapproval of those certifications, and consequently, the 1985 Agreement went into effect on March 19, 1998. Any changes made after the fact would be seen as aimed at impeding or delaying such cooperation and, as such, could seriously undercut the non-proliferation assurances China provided as a condition of implementing the nuclear cooperation agreement. Moreover, as a matter of principle, moving the goalposts regarding certification after the fact is unfair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, again, I want to thank the managers for their assistance on this important matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to register my opposition to the fiscal year 1999 Department of Defense Authorization conference report. Sadly, we continue to spend precious military resources on unneeded, unwanted, pork-barrel projects, all at the expense of our military's legitimate needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, our military needs to be lean and mean, not weighed down with unnecessary, unwanted, expensive pork. We don't need to spend more money, we need to spend money more wisely. Our military leaders have begun to recognize this and some of my colleagues in Congress have recognized it. I hope we can work together toward a more wisely funded military.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
0.798
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I couldn't agree more. There is no Cold War. It's over. We need to move toward a 21st century military force. This conference report fails to adequately modernize our armed forces and move toward that goal.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.864
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Russ Feingold
As my friend from Arizona, Senator McCain, has so eloquently stated year after year, it's unconscionable that we spend billions of dollars on pork-barrel projects that the Pentagon doesn't need and doesn't want.
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
0.479
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, we can't afford to pretend we're still dealing with the Cold War Soviet threat. Military leaders agree that we need lighter, faster and more agile forces. This strategy does not include wholesale purchase of cumbersome B-2 bombers, new attack submarines, or Cold War-era heavy tanks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.831
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Russ Feingold
One particular program epitomizes the worst of pork-barrel politics. The C-130 air cargo planes have sapped billions of dollars from vital military programs even though our military leaders are incessant in their pleas to end the harmful practice of forcing the Pentagon to buy more planes than it needs.
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
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, since 1978, the Congress has added a whopping 263 C- 130s for which our Department of Defense has not asked. That's right -- the taxpayers have paid for 263 C-130s the Pentagon didn't need. If you lined them up wing to wing, that would be six and a half miles of unwanted airplanes, with the taxpayers on the hook for $22.4 billion. This assault on military planning hamstrings readiness, equipment, and compensation for our soldiers. As we all know, these are the precise areas which the Joint Chiefs of Staff testified this week were at greatest risk. Politicians who want to bring home the bacon at taxpayers' expense should not be second-guessing the judgment of our military leaders in this way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
This conference report follows in the dubious footsteps of its ancestors by authorizing 7 C-130s, while the Pentagon asked for only one. Not only does it take from other procurement money, but DoD must divert operations and maintenance money to look after all these unneeded planes. This is the height of irresponsibility and shortsightedness.
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
-0.19
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
Finally, Mr. President, I would like to congratulate my distinguished colleague from Iowa, Senator Grassley. He held a hearing on Tuesday to discuss accounting fraud at the Pentagon. His continued efforts to rein in obvious and debilitating fraud at the Pentagon need to be applauded. Perhaps the Senator's most important finding is summed by his quote, "If we put adequate controls on the money we have, there should be no need for more defense spending." That, Mr. President, sums up my point, as well. We don't need to throw good money after bad with pork-barrel spending in our military budget. What we need to do is spend our money more wisely. That is how we will move toward a lean, efficient, and effective military. This conference report does not move toward the new 21st century military force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Russ Feingold
I thank the chair and I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President I rise today to discuss the Defense Authorization bill. I support this bill and believe the Conferees have acted appropriately and supported the vital needs of our national security. However, I strenuously object to one provision that I believe is a grave mistake.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Mitch McConnell
Section 1075 of H.R. 3616 inserts language which would have the effect of changing the tax structure of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. President, this is a terrible and misguided assault on the rights of Kentucky to levy income tax. I believe this decision sets a dangerous precedent and will harm citizens of my state.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mitch McConnell
Fort Campbell is a unique military post which straddles the Kentucky- Tennessee state lines. As a result, many residents of Tennessee go to work every day across the border in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Currently, those who work on the Kentucky side of Fort Campbell are subject to Kentucky's state income tax. Section 1075 takes away Kentucky's ability to legally enforce its state tax on these employees. As a result, Kentucky will lose millions of dollars a year in revenue. I am unable to come up with any justification for the Armed Services committee to impose its will on the Commonwealth of Kentucky in this manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, for the Armed Services committee to take this action astonishes me. This issue should be debated and resolved by the impacted states. By imposing this solution, the Armed Services committee has effectively foreclosed any opportunity for future negotiations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mitch McConnell
My colleague from Kentucky, Senator Ford, has made lengthy remarks on this issue, and I agree with much of what he said. However, I do take offense at the partisan barbs, as they are unwarranted and unproductive. Perhaps the diatribe was cathartic, but cheap shots get us no closer to the solution.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mitch McConnell
That said Mr. President, like my colleague from Kentucky, I will vote for final passage of this bill. It contains a number of items that I encouraged the committee to adopt, and I thank them for their consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Mary L. Landrieu
Mr. President, on Monday, the Senate adopted the conference report on H.R. 4103, the Department of Defense Appropriations bill. I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss a relatively small part of this budget which has a huge impact on my state.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mary L. Landrieu
Outside of the City of New Orleans, we have one of the few remaining shipyards in the country that still builds ocean-going ships for the Navy. Avondale Shipyards is a key employer in the area. With over 5,000 working men and women, it is the largest private employer in the region. Louisiana has a proud maritime tradition, and has a particular expertise in ship building. As a shipyard of tremendous capacity and infrastructure, and the host of the Maritime Excellence Center, Avondale has played an important part in the development of this industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Mary L. Landrieu
However, Avondale has also maintained a record of labor relations which Judge Evans of the National Labor Relations Board termed "outrageous and pervasive." This is not the image of Louisiana's growing maritime industry that I want projected. I believe that Louisiana should be the world leader in shipbuilding, but I also believe that we cannot attain that status through substandard wages and unsafe working conditions. Many manufacturing sectors in our country have been faced with international competition that created difficult times. The way these industries rebounded was not to turn back the clock on progress made in working conditions and wages. Instead, our industrial sector did just the opposite: they grew more hi-tech and more specialized; they invested in their workers, and they invested in new technologies. This is the only route to true success and leadership. Louisiana's shipyards will never be able to compete with countries like China and the Phillippines on the basis of wages -- the key is to concentrate on American strengths: technology, craftsmanship and quality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Mary L. Landrieu
That is my goal for Avondale. To help them become a world leader, and transition away from practices which threaten that objective. The seemingly endless dispute between management and labor at Avondale is a huge impediment to the process. I am ready to work with anyone who in good faith seeks to resolve the problem. In this spirit, I have talked to the Navy about Avondale and inquired about the significance of labor relations in Navy contracts. Let me be clear, I did not make these inquires to block contracts from being awarded to Avondale. It benefits no one to have workers loose their jobs and the state diminish its industrial base in order to make a point. This is especially true when we should have a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the union election in the near future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Mary L. Landrieu
I voted for the Defense Appropriations bill, because I believe in a strong defense. I also voted for the Defense Appropriations bill because I believe in a strong Avondale. The government provides over eighty percent of Avondale's contracts. The shipyard cannot function without them. I have no intention of jeopardizing Avondale's future. My sole objective is to facilitate my state's future success in the maritime field. Avondale must be part of that success. This long- standing labor dispute should be resolved at the earliest possible time to achieve that end.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.63599
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I rise today to offer strong support for the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999. As several of my colleagues in the Senate have also recognized, we owe a great deal of gratitude to Senator Thurmond. As a soldier and as a Senator, he has fought to defend our country and safeguard our national interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Pete Domenici
I thank Senator Thurmond his unceasing commitment and untiring service to this country and its institutions.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, this legislation contains many positive things for the state of New Mexico -- both in the programs funded and the changes made to enhance research and development efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Pete Domenici
The most significant contribution made by this legislation to R&D efforts in our state will be realized by eliminating several barriers to cooperation between national laboratories and the private sector. The partnerships among our federal laboratories, universities, and industry provide important benefits to our nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
A substantial amount of benefits are attainable in New Mexico, given the unique assets in this state. These partnerships help to create innovative new products and services that drive our economy and improve our quality of life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Pete Domenici
I am pleased that this year's conference ruled favorably on so many of the requests for increases that I put forward. Many of these increases will leverage unique assets and capabilities in New Mexico to ensure that our national interests are protected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12