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Senate Floor: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS--Motion To Proceed--Resumed
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Moderation
12 Speakers
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Speakers
Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 615 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Patrick Leahy said 11390 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Robert Byrd Robert Byrd said 511 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Robert Byrd said 9356 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Jon Kyl Jon Kyl said 372 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Jon Kyl said 7209 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 157 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 3496 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 187 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Dianne Feinstein said 3252 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 100 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Tom Daschle said 1731 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 95 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 1562 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Carl Levin Carl Levin said 55 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Carl Levin said 995 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 43 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Ted Kennedy said 864 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Chuck Schumer Chuck Schumer said 16 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Chuck Schumer said 219 words of a total of 40295 words.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 27 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer said 134 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 5 sentences of a total of 2193 sentences.
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Russ Feingold said 55 words of a total of 40295 words.
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Full Transcript
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, we are in the process of attempting to work out an arrangement of time for the debate on the pending motion. I ask for all concerned if the Chair will describe the pending business of the Senate.
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
Moderation
Sexual
0.020687723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0108923494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036010475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013099459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008731669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006765527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000421199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001172302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.10078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.04575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4951E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0287694362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028366452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020885751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010579164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006252243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004334438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001068683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.32377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.08573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.98E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jon Kyl
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0137756258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078818259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062485924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020109146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000812529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006082249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005044714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001190709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001091313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3052E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Jon Kyl
We are in the process of determining just how much time speakers are going to need in order to conclude debate on the motion to proceed. Senator Feinstein and I both have some preliminary remarks we would like to make in connection with that debate as the two chief proponents of the resolution. We understand Senator Leahy and Senator Byrd wish to take some time, and Senator Biden as well a little later on.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0054784578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041398082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036500882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003174681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002722786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.61355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.04121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.64689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.11859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.77114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.891E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.001
Magnitude:
4
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jon Kyl
As soon as we can confirm the amount of time people will need, we will probably propound a unanimous consent request in that regard.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0673330389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0399287121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064223073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033273034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025387066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005810182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003382089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000204172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.37677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.483E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.362
Magnitude:
5
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
Will the Senator yield?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0388867309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115179464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049927668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044058837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042399897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007696997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005104978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.25373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.89983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.81068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.623E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jon Kyl
I am happy to yield.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0111852256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075035896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033367123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004891166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004706248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004025193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002118453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001259605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.61168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.37391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
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
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I am perfectly willing, from this side, to work with the distinguished Senator from Arizona and the distinguished Senator from California on time. I do not expect an enormous amount of time to be consumed. It has not been announced, but there is a certain sense that there may not be any more rollcall votes this week so a lot of people are probably going to be leaving. I will definitely try to accommodate them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0041123283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026020605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010474827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004113663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002111608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001991905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001019627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.03237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.72164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.1972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
The distinguished Senator from West Virginia does have a statement he wishes to make. I have a statement I wish to make. I am simply trying to protect some others who may want to speak, as I am sure the Senator is on his side. But I will continue to work with the distinguished Senator to cut down this time any way we can.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1243907609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0264517119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115134448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086593238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009931086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005614846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001395751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.30729E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.55238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.04711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.246E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.034
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jon Kyl
We will announce to all Members, if we can work that time arrangement out, just exactly how this will proceed.
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
0.0061120249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051929186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043130207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001576152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005908092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004745819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002878847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.08141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.47892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.90504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3334E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.315
Magnitude:
158
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
In the meantime, let me see if I can set the stage so everyone will know where we are in this debate. Then I would like to thank some people and then move on to a colloquy with Senator Feinstein, if I might.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0137164199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.013042448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050176732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042001764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027064321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016891378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001364238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001124136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.59327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.49822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2622E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
60.333
Magnitude:
114
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.796
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
Because of the way the Senate works, we have moved back and forth in Senate business. But the pending business is the motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 3; that is, the crime victims' constitutional rights resolution sponsored by Senator Feinstein and myself.
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
-0.7
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0053178683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039905794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014256054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007505073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001191895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.7311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.52519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5833E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.4631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.8303E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.162E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.721
Magnitude:
90
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
We gained cloture earlier this week so we could proceed, and the motion to proceed will certainly be agreed to, if we carry the debate that far. Senator Feinstein and I, however, are of the view that because of various things that have occurred, it is unlikely that a cloture motion, if filed, would be supported by the requisite number of Senators to succeed early next week.
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
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0175936701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120318531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082558858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025290141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015045051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003523319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000265328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001302507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001111463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.76637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.924
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Kyl
Therefore, what we are prepared to do is speak to the issue of the resolution, where we are with respect to the resolution, to thank the many groups and sponsors and other individuals who have been so supportive of this effort, and to seek permission of the Senate, when people have finished their comments, to withdraw the motion to proceed and to move to other business. That merely means a timeout in our efforts to secure passage of this constitutional amendment.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0087688939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070667767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020883621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015706617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007987184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005795339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003779561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002445821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001673357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.44245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.68941E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.557
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
We recognize at this point in time that proceeding will simply encourage more Senators to use a great deal of the Senate's time in unproductive speeches that really do not go to the heart of our constitutional amendment but take time away from the Senate's important business. We have no intention of doing that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0678011449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0353162381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0308816409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0151546425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031139458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017546443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000374731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.17082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.37989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4433E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.685E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.308
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
So we will make some remarks that will set the stage for what we are about to do. But let me begin by noting the tremendous amount of support around the country that has accompanied our effort to bring this measure to the floor of the Senate. I have to begin by thanking two people in particular, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Majority Leader Trent Lott. We could not have brought this amendment, over the course of the last 4 years, to the bipartisan level of support it now enjoys without the ability to work on both sides of the aisle. No one could have carried this matter on the Democratic side more capably than Senator Dianne Feinstein. Before she came to the Senate, she was a passionate advocate for victims of crime. As mayor of San Francisco, she was a proponent of area residents who were victims of crime and carries that passion with her to this debate now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.299
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0433632755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0210386395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0164131445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014520529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006922987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006586845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003002903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1432E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.219E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.555
Magnitude:
144
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jon Kyl
She and I have worked closely with victims' rights advocates to shape the legislation. I might say, while some of our colleagues have suggested there is something wrong with the fact that we have conducted dozens of meetings with the administration, Department of Justice, and many others, and honed this amendment in 63 different drafts, we are very proud that we have included anyone who wanted to talk about this in our circle of friends working to get an amendment that could pass the Senate and that we have carefully taken their suggestions into account, thus accounting for the many different drafts as the 4-year progress of this resolution has brought us to this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0022880478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016438715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008644119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004575704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000198763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001003479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.22146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.41695E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.2782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
87.286
Magnitude:
54
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jon Kyl
The fact that we have taken their suggestions to heart and continually polished this amendment we think is a strong point. While we were criticized yesterday on the floor for engaging in yet more negotiations that might result in a final, 64th draft, I must say that was largely at the instigation of Senator Feinstein, who said, given the fact the Department of Justice has four concerns still pending with regard to our specific proposal, let's meet with them and see if we can come to closure on those items.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0043175147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021817992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020347094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001357758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.24069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.02682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.98922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.41268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.42004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8358E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
63.255
Magnitude:
30
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Kyl
Because of her leadership, we were able to come to closure on three of them. We believe we made more than a good faith effort with respect to the fourth, which had to do with the protection of defendants' rights. We were willing to acknowledge that the rights enumerated in this proposal take nothing whatsoever away from defendants' rights. I do not know how more clearly we can say it. That was not acceptable to the Department of Justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0136158982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028923818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010889538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010303183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001346811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001054779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.23106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.65288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.7903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.23919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.61E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
But it is not for want of trying, on the part of Senator Feinstein, that we have been unable to secure the support of the Department of Justice for this amendment. So my first sincere thanks go to the person without whom we would not be at this point, my colleague Senator Feinstein.
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
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0218717847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083167455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003386151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022234583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007053527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002777444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002469305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.50168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.69546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4304E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
I also thank Leader Lott. When I went to him with a request for floor time for this amendment, his first response was: You know all the business the Senate has to conduct. Are you sure you want to go forward with this? I said we are absolutely certain.
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
0.755
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0850117591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0231035432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138688352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007770495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075261196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018536326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007776743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003767297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.11318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.52583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jon Kyl
Despite all the other pressing business, he was willing because he, too, believes strongly in this proposal, as a cosponsor, to give us the floor time to try to get this through. It is partially out of concern for his responsibilities as leader that we recognize that to proceed would result in a vote that would not be successful, and therefore, rather than use that precious time, we are prepared to visit privately with our colleagues to further provide education to them about the necessity of this amendment since, clearly, the methodology we have engaged in thus far was not working. We would make strong arguments, but I daresay it didn't appear that anyone was here on the floor listening because when various opponents would come to the floor, they would repeat the same mantra over and over again that we had already addressed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1462162822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1089774654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145852144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0108689943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027289932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010036581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000300041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002948396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.34219E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.71917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5804E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
52.777
Magnitude:
58
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
36.266
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jon Kyl
Part of that mantra was, Did you know this amendment is longer than the Bill of Rights? We would patiently restate that is not true, that all of the rights of the defendants in the Constitution are embodied in language of more words than this amendment that embodies the victims' rights and so on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
-0.427
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0180271745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0170451473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0145948288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0071606824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012821555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010082178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004845107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.07565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.59134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.07598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.27788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
67.444
Magnitude:
48
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
Then that individual would leave the floor, and another individual would come to the floor and repeat the same erroneous information, and we would have to patiently respond to that.
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
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.5337242968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1500746468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0212698855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0177349997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0162811222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051420586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0030686009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027822458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001229876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002915953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.09982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
59.562
Magnitude:
67
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jon Kyl
Rather than continue that process, we believe it is better that we visit with our colleagues when we are not using this time on the floor and explain all of this to them, with the hope they will then be better able to support us in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0053824391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019257628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015121287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006318508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001814636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001424935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001264123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.95156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.77704E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.50333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7239E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
52.316
Magnitude:
59
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jon Kyl
So I thank Senator Feinstein. We have gone through a lot together on this. There is nobody in this body for whom I have greater respect.
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
0.811
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0661295839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0087222004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038822185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037091573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023738947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004850164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003016885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001205657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.49572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.45831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.52068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jon Kyl
Again, I thank Senator Lott, the majority leader, for his support for us as well.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0059332662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037905189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018623912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007711398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002643677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002159356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001798787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.63793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3634E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.544E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.573E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.542
Magnitude:
37
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
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
The National Victims' Constitutional Amendment Network is one of the really strong victims' rights groups that has backed us throughout this process. Roberta Roper has been involved in that. She was in my office this morning. She was with us yesterday. She has been with us throughout the process, helping us evaluate these various proposals and assisting us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.247
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0306060101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0288037991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176115456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013260245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036270892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003467851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001604108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001001529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2312E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.798E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
66.242
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Kyl
The National Organization for Victim Assistance, known by the acronym NOVA, headed by Marlene Young and John Stein, and all the people on the NOVA board, we are enormously appreciative of their strong support and assistance throughout this effort. They are going to continue to fight for sure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.816
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0091860216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066348097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010463077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008915202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006433255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002508315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002466389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.80775E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.34255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.70779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.15811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.206
Magnitude:
26
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Kyl
Marsha Kight, whom Senator Feinstein and I have come to know and respect because of her advocacy as someone whose daughter was killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, brought the experience of that trial and the firsthand knowledge of how victims were denied their rights even to attend the trial. She has been an important witness for us before the Judiciary Committee and at various other forums.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0031797124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025186453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014857924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000870601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004777174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00034281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.81041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.36708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.34389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.954
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Kyl
One of the groups in the country that is most strongly in support, and has provided a lot of grassroots support, is Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD. Also, Students Against Drunk Driving, SADD, a group of younger people, has been helpful. Tom Howarth, Millie Webb, Katherine Prescott, and others have been very helpful to us in that regard.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.845
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0044648023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026349122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010839328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007612203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005096052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001134595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.95632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.55002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.23674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.80449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.69976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jon Kyl
Parents of Murdered Children has been enormously helpful. Rita Goldsmith is from my State of Arizona, from Sedona.
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
-0.326
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0243265793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0123240054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0100821242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021855125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009323849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004723636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000159536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.8084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.29675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2634E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
We have had tremendous help from legal scholars such as Professor Laurence Tribe, Professor Doug Beloof, and Professor Paul Cassell. I thank them for their enormous help in this effort, including their testimony before the Judiciary Committee.
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
0.849
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0902575615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0204923257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0177961178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0103693506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015331647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010574917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000740793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006849964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003816112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001196791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
There are many prosecutors. I need to mention a couple from my own State. The two largest counties in Arizona are Maricopa and Pima Counties. Rick Romley, the Republican-elected attorney from Maricopa County, the sixth largest county by population in the country, and Barbara LaWall, a Democratic-elected attorney from Pima County, have been very strong supporters and helpful in our work.
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
0.861
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0355023425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0135757611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006224453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047826099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020250882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001056909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002647121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002153159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.40543E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.102E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.353
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
Law enforcement has been very well represented by organizations and individuals. From the Law Enforcement Alliance of America, Darlene Hutchinson and Laura Griffith have been helpful.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.633
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6790231448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0117245239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109579822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082502826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020228104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013694867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004573239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003694797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003674746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001672537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.57989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
Various attorneys general, such as Delaware Attorney General Jane Brady, Wisconsin Attorney General Jim Doyle, and Kansas Attorney General Carla Stovall. By the way, these are Democrats and Republicans alike. It is a totally bipartisan effort. As a matter of fact, the National Association of Attorneys General -- we have a very good letter signed by the vast majority of attorneys general in support of our crime victims' constitutional rights amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.042
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0217916226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136190531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080935526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022085362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006431244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005069397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004117572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002035821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001066157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.61239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7523E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.035
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Kyl
We also have support from former U.S. Attorneys General: Ed Meese, Bill Barr, and Dick Thornburgh are strongly supportive of our proposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0058045305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035888872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032555959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014866158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009271215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004404409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001136401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.24764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4511E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.519E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.924
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jon Kyl
From a show with which Americans are familiar, "America's Most Wanted," John Walsh has been an early and strong supporter of our proposal.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.008586872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072435789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026683972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001658301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012823035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005314556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001545477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6156E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1694E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.209E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.516
Magnitude:
35
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
From the Stephanie Roper Foundation -- I mentioned Roberta Roper -- but Steve Kelly of the Stephanie Roper Foundation has been very helpful.
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
0.624
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0116080832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0091638423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068655019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026081671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012162365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004466538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003639858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000100128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.85154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8404E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.535E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
Arizona Voice for Crime Victims; a person who helped Senator Feinstein in the early years, Neil Quinter, a superb former Senate staff member and with whom I visited just this morning, continues his support for this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0298387429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041135358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025195512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00165111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013408436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004407783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004021771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002433462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000238772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.65978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.24428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.255
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
Matt Lamberti and David Hantman of Senator Feinstein's office; Jason Alberts, Nick Dickinson, and Taylor Nguyen of my office; and, most important, Stephen Higgins of my staff and Steve Twist, an attorney from Arizona, whose support and competence in helping us through this process was, frankly, simply indispensable.
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
0.715
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0246592535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071404713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0029850784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001124333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008163005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005616062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000260977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002003318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.38901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6925E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.666E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Kyl
Also, I will submit for the Record two things. One is a list of crime victims' rights amendment supporters. This list includes, in addition to those I mentioned, more than half a page of law enforcement organizations. I mention this because there has been some suggestion that law enforcement does not support us:
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
-0.526
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0224284391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0112181988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063938918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013520624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008508295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001665388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001446713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001013011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.66224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.22018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, American Probation and Parole Association, American Correctional Association, the National Criminal Justice Association, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Troopers Coalition, Concerns of Police Survivors, and on and on.
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)
0.26826
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0036192876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031498606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012862275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003015277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001572988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001129329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.36555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8721E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.00207E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6432E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.622E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
This amendment is strongly supported by prosecutors, law enforcement, legal scholars, attorneys general, Governors, former U.S. Attorneys General, and many more. I ask unanimous consent to print this list of supporters in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0093077484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056815406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044925207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044219039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000501951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002192504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001847819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.41723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1261E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0559E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.325E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.5
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, finally, I ask unanimous consent to print in the Record a series of a dozen or so statements and letters from supporters of the amendment. Included in those, incidentally, is a strong statement of support for our specific amendment by Governor George Bush of the State of Texas. I ask unanimous consent to print these 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)
2.19722
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0222695176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098848184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0087051412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084355168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012035824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008484239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008270807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005914293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002247668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001566324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
66.569
Magnitude:
58
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, I am going to make some concluding remarks about why we believe so strongly in this amendment, how we intend to pursue the amendment, and why supporters of this amendment should take heart about how far we have come in this process and not at all be dispirited by the fact that there will not be a final vote on the amendment at this time. I will make those comments after Senator Feinstein has had an opportunity to make some comments that I know she strongly wishes to make.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2602413995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1965822186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0187342972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0168840998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094142844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0073685231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019961297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000563801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1731E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.074
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Schumer
Mr. President, will the Senator yield?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0522537041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0289756397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0191063315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.010133913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000759288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001800752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001655016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001442153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.64477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.44472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.431E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
67.682
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.364
Magnitude:
84
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
Yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.862292923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1202148851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0384467625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060628034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057260011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002492396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.2159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1065E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1126E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.52E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
80.151
Magnitude:
76
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Chuck Schumer
Mr. President, I asked the Senator to yield for two quick requests. I forgot to do this yesterday. I mentioned a letter from the Judicial Conference on this amendment. I ask unanimous consent to print this letter 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
Harassment
0.00621129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062026353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048654369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031786785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013816906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011818385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008305213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001076751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.38413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.064
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chuck Schumer
Mr. President, second, I thank both Senator Kyl and Senator Feinstein for the passion, the erudition, the conviction, and for the cause. It is, obviously, wise to delay this. I know we may be back for another day. Maybe we can all come together. I plead with them to consider a proposal of making this a Kyl-Feinstein statute, as opposed to a Kyl-Feinstein constitutional amendment, where I think it might get close to unanimous support on the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0243170944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0217905006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0084906365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020881349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009597934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001859068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001435472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.50706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.38967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9763E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0118E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chuck Schumer
I thought the debate we were having and may well continue to have, at least to my young years in the Senate, was one of the best times of the Senate, where we each talked about the issue with our concerns, our intelligence, and our passions. We tried to meet the issue head on. I thank both the Senator from Arizona and the Senator from California for their good work on this and hope we can come together on some sort of compromise on an issue about which we all care so much.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0286838214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022711023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012789949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0009295934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001587627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.5449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
9.29008E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.59524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.031E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.849E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.187E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, I reiterate what I said yesterday, and that is, the best part of the debate we had was the debate with Senator Schumer whose approach to this was serious and intelligent. He asked the best questions. I believe we answered them, but we did not come to agreement. Of course, we will be working with him in the future on this matter and, hopefully, persuade him that a constitutional amendment is the best way to go. The debate we had among Senator Feinstein, Senator Schumer, and myself I thought was the highlight of this debate. I appreciate his remarks.
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)
0.64663
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2369168214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065669912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061529965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047088881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002483657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003005344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002994635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001414708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000123068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.63545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.42564E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jon Kyl
I yield to Senator Feinstein for comments I know she wants to make.
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
0.2619428327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.032325706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0296189421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0139715194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0135015041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015159028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004982192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001660589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.67781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.45512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.273E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
23.649
Magnitude:
21
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I thank the distinguished Senator from Arizona. I also thank the Senator from New York, and I thank you, Mr. President, for allowing me to proceed.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.224658777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0420116558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0405012222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0194368564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034793786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028528579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003184524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.28585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.06363E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.17834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.284
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
I begin by thanking the Senator from Arizona. Mr. President, I say to Jon Kyl, working with him on this amendment has truly been one of the highlights of my 7 years in the Senate. He has worked with credibility and with integrity. He has been fulsome in his sharing of detail. We have gone shoulder to shoulder through virtually every rung of this, through 4 years of discussions, of conferences, of hearings, of 800 pages of testimony, some 35 witnesses.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0062555206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045992372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044821049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002304085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016176671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001721971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.53601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.45391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.086E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0474E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.448E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.023
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Dianne Feinstein
I agree with everything he said about the inclusive nature of the process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3297986696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.027450308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0204375334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091046641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003203798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027338823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003225105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003004298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001127984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.23586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.42E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
67.195
Magnitude:
38
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.368
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
I must tell Senator Kyl how much I admire him. We worked together on the Technology and Terrorism Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee. I saw it there. I have never seen it with another Senator as pronounced as it was in these past 4 years in the work on this issue. I believe a friendship has developed in the process, one which means a great deal to me. His leadership has been superb, and there is certainly nothing either one of us has done for the misunderstanding out there still about what we are trying to do and the importance of it. We will come back another day; there is no question in my mind about that. I cannot thank him enough. From the bottom of my heart, I thank Senator Kyl for his credibility, his intelligence, his integrity. He did his party proud. I am very happy to be a colleague of his and a friend as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1955472399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0407408428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0138874952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003207292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019627427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009482208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008045799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000293026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002903286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.09042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0353E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
52.928
Magnitude:
110
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.545
Magnitude:
110
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dianne Feinstein
Before I get into my remarks, I also echo the thanks Senator Kyl provided to a whole host of victims, literally tens of thousands of them, to 37 State attorneys general, to many Governors, to all those across both party lines who support this and understand it. I particularly thank three legal scholars who were with us every step of the way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0438426534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062540836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062424704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021947923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009467181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009036813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007263021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005145144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002817114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001105011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.88564E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.526
Magnitude:
108
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
I thank Larry Tribe, a professor of constitutional law at Harvard University, for his testimony, for the phone calls, for the advice he has provided and for the statements he has made.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3444381524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1500191283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0253544305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094876705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066391382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030724077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013425032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002761433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001416814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001235803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.92951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.982
Magnitude:
165
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
I also thank one of the primary legal scholars in this country who has been a victims' rights representative, legal counsel -- just a wonderful human being I have also gotten to know -- and that is Professor Paul Cassell, professor of law at the University of Utah.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.028920747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0152540102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007160184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024575143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020649282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005061335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004195197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001329401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001031523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.63538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.41334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.149
Magnitude:
10
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
I would be remiss if I did not thank Steve Twist on behalf of both Senator Kyl and myself. There are few people who have been as ardent in the cause as Steve Twist has been, with his knowledge, with his expertise, with his representation of victims throughout this entire process.
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
0.093
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1806644839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0668513763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0516746892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0288037147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035532052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006653755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004262623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001068469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.61874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.69558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.01622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.107
Magnitude:
23
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
I know that none of the three above-mentioned individuals is going to go away. We have them as part of this enormous victims coalition. We will come back, and we will fight again another day.
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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1477376558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0601069245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0372609444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0209082747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021177857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007996354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003296222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.31724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.46851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.62384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6974E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.811
Magnitude:
16
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
But today, Mr. President, I rise with a sad heart because we must postpone our battle for a crime victims' rights constitutional amendment.
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
-0.802
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0279660075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047539859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004806948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004164015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003340074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002569704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.3785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.18086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0047E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.173E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.71E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
46.579
Magnitude:
28
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
42.328
Magnitude:
28
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
This is a fight that actually began 18 years ago when the President's Task Force on Victims of Crime recommended an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which would address victims' rights. This isn't a new idea. It has been around. There is a track record to show why it is necessary.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0193489162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0143836951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0114451832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064318621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014529865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009373883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.47092E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.76586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.875E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.355E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
62.877
Magnitude:
31
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.316
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
As I said, Senator Kyl and I introduced that amendment 4 years ago. We have worked long and hard. I think enough has been said about 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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0514720334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253242062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0138534364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.012182675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030593761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001385319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007415218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.76593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5677E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.063E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.115
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
What is unbelievable to me is that we have also been criticized for the hard work we have put into this amendment over the past 4 years.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0368070818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007676283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034659759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021153615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020775124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020334424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004573745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004414089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003124923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001347314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.935
Magnitude:
173
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
Senators have come to the floor and told us that the fact that we put our amendment through so many drafts and consulted so many interested parties shows that our amendment does not deserve to be in the Constitution of the United States. Yet, in fact, drafting an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requires an uncanny kind of precision. Because this isn't 1791 when the Bill of Rights was written, or 1789 when the Constitution was adopted, there has been a whole panoply of case law and interpretations that have come throughout the ages that makes the drafting of a constitutional amendment such as this one very difficult. However, I believe we have developed a document that will, in fact, stand the test of time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.703
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.433244789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0650778122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0274157064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061245461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040174145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001438957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011006462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010364311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004761759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003573908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001490529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.648
Magnitude:
92
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.31
Magnitude:
92
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dianne Feinstein
What we have tried to do, in essence, is very simple. I would like to show a chart, once again. We have tried to take the Constitution, which provides 15 specific rights to the accused, and no rights to victims of violent crimes -- with a scale of justice which we believe is weighted in a certain way to exempt victims from the administration of criminal justice -- and give victims some status and standing in the administration of criminal justice, so that the scale of justice would not be so badly tilted but would look something like this other chart where the accused would have certain basic rights, and victims would have certain basic, although limited, rights: The right to notice when a trial takes place; the right not to be excluded from a public proceeding; the right to be heard at that proceeding, if present; the right to submit a statement in writing; the right to notice of the release or the escape of an attacker; the right to consideration for the assurance of a speedy trial; the right to an order of restitution; and the right to consideration of their safety in determining any conditional release of an attacker -- simple, basic rights of status and standing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57335
VADER
-0.41
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0479696697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0428423024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.016907831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049243306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042682866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027225411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002639376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020216941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006749017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001815249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.97224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.061
Magnitude:
123
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Dianne Feinstein
We have heard much about the fact that this should not be in the Constitution. There has been much talk on the floor about James Madison and other framers. Senators have suggested that our forefathers would not support the amendment.
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
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1978438813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1182183041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0886631606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0196953333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077803634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058231428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0057324312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004626988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003981806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003714242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001843046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dianne Feinstein
I tried to point out why our forefathers did not have reason to consider the amendment because when both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written, victims had a role in the process. Up until 1850, victims had a role in the process. But it was with the development of the public prosecutors, when victims were no longer in the courtroom, that they became summarily excluded from the process.
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
-0.859
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2635714598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0795290631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0543685688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0170858766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0118481068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029722958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022447102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006478112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006322981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000628299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.793
Magnitude:
125
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dianne Feinstein
I point out that if we look back in history, I find my views very commensurate with those of Thomas Jefferson. He was not among those who wrote the Constitution, but he thought deeply about the Constitution and how and when we should amend it. He was also the inspiration for our Bill of Rights, a document actually drafted by James Madison.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0686454005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082771927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069280213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060041064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007962072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005112378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004635508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004109118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001463951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.556
Magnitude:
190
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
In 1816, 25 years after the Bill of Rights became the law of the land, Thomas Jefferson wrote to Samuel Kercheval, stating his views on amending the Constitution. I think it is important that the Record reflect these views. He said:
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6183632184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0500153983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0338618003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082674123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060517017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037022703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004856677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.95108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.37646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.04064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4918E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.065
Magnitude:
177
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dianne Feinstein
Similarly, 13 years earlier, he said in a letter to Wilson Nicholas:
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
0.0652953109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0245475239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0138042669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016256176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013838164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007283754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005462177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.79423E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.35372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7323E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.102
Magnitude:
171
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
I believe very deeply that time and trial show that our amendment is still wanting and should be adopted.
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
0.9944358841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0509618956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.047895062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097290867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092785747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058215552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009852601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.82596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.43754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6072E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.79
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record, in recognition of the widespread support we have received, letters from virtually every law enforcement agency and every crime victims group.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0171511667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030769348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023132392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016442431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008812733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005254268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.03483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2978E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.564E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.14E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
89.121
Magnitude:
38
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
One of the unfortunate aspects of the debate in these hallowed Halls is the fact that many have chosen to ignore the fact that this amendment would actually help poor minority communities beset by crime. It would give victims in these communities rights our criminal justice system often deny them through bureaucratic neglect and casual racism.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.961
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0409182889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0192209191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068399509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027505037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014591949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000427497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002545056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.07808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.988E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.125
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dianne Feinstein
Among the many supporters of the amendment, for example, is a group called Racial Minorities for Victim Justice. This group includes Norm Early, the former district attorney of Denver, CO, and the founding president of the National Black Prosecutors' Association. It includes Joseph Myers, executive director of the National Indian Justice Center; David Osborne, an Asian American who is assistant secretary of the State in California; Azim Khamisa; Christine Lopez; Steven Njemanze. The group includes minority victims such as Teresa Baker, whose rights were denied after her son was coldbloodedly murdered in Maryland; Clementine Garfield, whose two teenage sons were shot in Detroit; Sarah Fletcher, whose husband Reginald, son Ricky, daughter Crystal, and unborn granddaughter were all murdered. They wrote me an eight-page letter laying out their thoughts about the amendment. I will read some of that letter.
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
-0.751
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0310633302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028947194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008635113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003011889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002033962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
2.39547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.0901E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3482E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.75E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.86E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.278
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
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
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Dianne Feinstein
I couldn't agree with that more. They go on to say:
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
-0.113
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0950136862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0582658395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0335231191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0089160894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0074230891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005728843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003855716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003297307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001766011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.22166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.46838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
92.796
Magnitude:
94
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
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
2
Dianne Feinstein
I agree with that very much. There is perhaps none but, at most, very few minority victims of violent crime who can afford the counsel to process their rights under State constitutions, under State laws, or under the patchwork of laws to protect victims across this Nation at this time. Every time, if they do, they will eventually lose because the rights of the defendants or the accused are deeply embedded in the heart of this great Constitution. They will find that, in effect, as they press a case in court, they have no standing under the Constitution of the United States. That is what this is all about, to give victims standing in the Constitution of the United States. No case demonstrated that more clearly than the Oklahoma City bombing case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
-0.842
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1323248609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0354373333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0117605334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043152755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026663165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018923432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003842439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.78115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.12646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4481E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.999
Magnitude:
97
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Dianne Feinstein
As we sum up, I will quickly refresh why that is the case. We had passed two statutes -- one in 1990 -- which allowed victims to watch the trial and testify at sentencing. The Victims of Crime Bill of Rights, a 1990 law, passed by the House, passed by the Senate, and signed by the President, references the right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at the trial. In spite of that statute, the court denied the prosecutors' request. The victims made a similar request, and the court denied that request, holding that victims lacked standing to raise their rights under that statute.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.978
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.8033590391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1843318227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0513743958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.039772215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0370330963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0085529326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001745237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00082527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004791474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.60935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.42611E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
88.928
Magnitude:
91
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Dianne Feinstein
The prosecutors and the victims were not satisfied. They both had good attorneys, Washington attorneys, Paul Cassell, distinguished attorneys. They appealed that to the Court of Appeals of the Tenth Circuit. As Professor Cassell, one of the lawyers put 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)
2.19722
VADER
0.019
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0759749149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0066791319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041016789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025856431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.4544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
2.05791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.11024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2815E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3194E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.485E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.627E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.803
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
We heard about that. We responded with alacrity. The House passed the Victims' Rights Clarification Act of 1997. That statute said, notwithstanding any statute, any rule or other provision of law, a U.S. district court shall not order any victim of an offense excluded from the trial of a defendant accused of that offense because such victim may, during the sentencing hearing, testify as the effect of the offense on the victim and the victim's family or as to any other factor for which notice is required. That is clear. We cleared it up. We gave them standing by law, passed by the House, passed by the Senate, signed by the President of the United States. But the district court then said that this statute might be unconstitutional and postponed a decision until after the trial. So the judge paid no attention to the House of Representatives, the Senate of the United States, or to the signature of the President of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.717
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0193482323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0178809423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0101468126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034361066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016204771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001143224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003210067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.74523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.66814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7748E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
80.309
Magnitude:
39
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Dianne Feinstein
This is why we press this cause today. This is why we do not believe that a statute will ever be adequate to give victims basic rights. Push sort of comes to shove. There is an old expression called "carrying water on both shoulders." It is sometimes a way that people feel, in our business -- that they can appease a group by saying, oh, something else will do. This case, to me, is irrevocable evidence that the challenge of making a statute work is extraordinarily difficult to give any minority or impoverished victim any meaningful right in real life. So we intend to continue to press this case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4817646928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0757357513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0251401681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0092948598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0070402421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010042479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003207545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001698349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001669658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.77453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2071E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
48.464
Magnitude:
27
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
28.823
Magnitude:
27
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dianne Feinstein
I want to ask the distinguished Senator from Arizona now that he has heard the outline of what happened -- some people have criticized me, I think, because I have used this case over and over again, but it is the only clearly definable case we have following the passage of two laws passed by our bodies to make a judgment -- and, true, we are making that judgment just on the Tenth Circuit Court -- nonetheless, does the Senator not believe it is an applicable judgment to add to this to confirm the fact that a statute probably won't work in this situation?
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
0.768
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4224282224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0130882327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071676302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059043061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008870322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008372291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004512586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9486E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8265E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.0769E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5496E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, Senator Feinstein is exactly correct. I think it illustrates the inconsistency of the opponents of the amendment. In the first place, they say we should try a statutory remedy. When we try the statutory remedy and the court says you lose, you still don't have the rights -- and as Senator Schumer said, the court essentially ignored what Congress did, and that was offensive to him because he had been one of the authors of that legislation -- we come back and say that illustrates the fact that you need a constitutional protection because until you have that, the courts can't continue to ignore these statutes. Then Senator Schumer said: But courts cannot ignore statutes; they are just like the Constitution. You have to apply statutes. The answer to that is, well, you should, but what is the remedy if you don't?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.193
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1037792303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0335973804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099501194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073706302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016603595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007227664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007072293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0199E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2721E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.621E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
85.534
Magnitude:
96
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Kyl
As the Senator pointed out, until we provide standing in a constitutional amendment, if the courts don't abide by the statutes, there is no recourse. That is the bottom line as to why a constitutional amendment is necessary in these kinds of cases.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.120495481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1112962374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.029138531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0264032104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024683044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006586412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000458796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.18853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.70244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.314E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
35.374
Magnitude:
48
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jon Kyl
The other inconsistency is the other side says you don't have a lot of court decisions overturning statutes for State constitutional protection, so we don't need a constitutional amendment.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1414555241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0293941732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133039764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073744479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010634169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003115442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002975298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001430344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.77765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.64953E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.962E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
38.771
Magnitude:
68
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
36.915
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jon Kyl
That is an odd argument. Most of the constitutional protections are not the result of a Supreme Court decision to strike down a statute or a State provision. In fact, I don't know of any that are, frankly.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.4976898208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2136414172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0699802476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0297560444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0123868143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014443174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004087341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.74676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8595E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.676E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.057E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.684
Magnitude:
120
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
27.13
Magnitude:
120
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
Most of the constitutional protections for defendants and other citizens have come about because of the recognition that there are certain fundamental rights that need to be protected, and we ought not to wait for courts to strike something down in order to assume that it is time to propose a constitutional amendment. But if that were the proper standard, then we have a clear reason to do so because as the Senator from California pointed out, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has now ruled that is the precedent, and for at least, I think, seven States in the Tenth Circuit, they have a very bad ruling on their hands; namely, victims have no standing to assert the rights we provided for in statute. So if that is to be the standard -- that you have to have a court decision that proves the need for a constitutional protection -- we have it. So whichever way you want to argue it, I think the point is made that we need a constitutional amendment to provide real protection for victims of crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76913
VADER
-0.843
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2205895726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0760228955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0201987466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0176930451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0165996826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022353237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016113621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001050174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.50877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7993E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.519E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
58.285
Magnitude:
77
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Dianne Feinstein
I thank the Senator for that comment. I would like to follow up with something. My staff has handed me a letter from Professor Tribe dated today. It is on this point. I think it adds some additional very distinguished credibility to what the Senator is saying. It says:
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8913991041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0288856128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0226142889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113026603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0057773828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051054172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019934267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000205016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001186578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.55904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.79494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
86.476
Magnitude:
79
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dianne Feinstein
Then he goes on to say this -- and I am skipping some:
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
0.1068786252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132503104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0112646681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0064297164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024955711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014768937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013602906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.34348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.8178E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.464E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.265
Magnitude:
36
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
3.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Dianne Feinstein
He essentially goes on to say again why a statute won't work. He says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0849796867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074076735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027433049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024897565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010716797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007333905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005288462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000201882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001439293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.23456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.17639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.558
Magnitude:
101
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dianne Feinstein
The striking down of these bills, in effect, makes the constitutionality of anything that we might pass by way of a Federal statute extraordinarily vulnerable. I think this is new information which we have not had a chance to analyze and consider which may enable us to come back and fight another day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.585
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.9313364998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0686803134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0655049225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0380340964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051223738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011485054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002964871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9209E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1288E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.39E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.003E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
94.16
Magnitude:
42
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
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
14
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, another point Senator Feinstein made yesterday which people need to continue to focus on is that a Federal statute is going to apply to Federal crimes. A U.S. constitutional amendment applies to all cases in all courts in every State, whether at the trial court level in the county -- we call it superior court in Arizona -- all the way to any other court, including Federal courts. But a statute that we pass applies to Federal court trials for the most serious crimes. In Federal law, that accounts for about 1 percent of the victims of violent crime in the entire country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.776
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0715117203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.056768459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0343142427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0105655607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020674799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012583091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.95601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.11502E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.35828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.442
Magnitude:
87
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jon Kyl
Almost always the local police catch the perpetrator, that perpetrator is tried by the local county prosecutor in the county courts, and the appeals go up through the State court process. Sometimes they can jump over to the Federal court because of a constitutional issue involved. But except on military reservations, Indian reservations, certain kinds of kidnapping cases, and things of that sort where it is not a Federal case, a Federal statute doesn't apply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1290111453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106214226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041043237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020771855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019259409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001126226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003135018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.33785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.98235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.6094E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3731E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
72.646
Magnitude:
25
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dianne Feinstein
Of course that is right. I think the Senator from Arizona said it very well.
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
0.332
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0087943636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0781318406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101741542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038354363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023820336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008466813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003950985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.8939E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.1314E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4053E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.131
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0767667254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0268783013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0216186134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096194468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0093067887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009587413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002133395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.50986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.625E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.017
Magnitude:
147
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
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
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1169147086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0389690598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062107509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00584031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021430289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011263226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004220386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.16707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9155E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7825E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.177E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.126
Magnitude:
120
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0387705601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0120435041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005774475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025953024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002470954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024303159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006781172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000208235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001552048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001088751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.977
Magnitude:
130
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.9
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, the Senator from California may have time yielded to her from someone else in her party to advance the rest of her argument. She might find out how much time there is.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.2195377136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1291246619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0920801191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0763288292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152185617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038365157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008209543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003417495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003164485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001551718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
I inquire of the Chair. How much time do I have 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
Harassment
0.0650692789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0176768401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0102465536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004774562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007617569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002355625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001763063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.90554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.00928E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.948E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1051307423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.025738799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0093530791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0087204782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067235007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028489398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002129602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001099851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.50735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.096E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.112
Magnitude:
134
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
I shall not take nearly that much time. It is my understanding that I can't yield any of that time to Senator Feinstein.
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
0.0618210004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.043758945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148210107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029046909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012346107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010845471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003565721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001332182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.73144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.30247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
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
Violence > Graphic
0.0101911173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057420224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028537694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005363599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00020548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001411602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001169938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.98331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.71927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.829E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.093E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
3.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
I ask unanimous consent to yield 1 hour of my time to Senator Feinstein.
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
0.9757473134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4494482186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2204657765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0384736748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0216428874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0138961448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0120955709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.003583026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020024368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001849125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.37468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
48.304
Magnitude:
146
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
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)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.7886284962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0271290104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.017641329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0108279775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056113538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021089139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005376248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002796178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3525E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.069
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
I appreciate it. 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0130861736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056313758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043704855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038476908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011629559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008045891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007624576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007328898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003493937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002312499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.92655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.887
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
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
Moderation
Harassment
0.2602546476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0318155711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0164062134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0127043764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0099811266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098530851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056383771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0027000568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021328387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002746631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002597617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
79.456
Magnitude:
40
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
I thank the distinguished Senator from Arizona. 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0860877335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.08111645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066145876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052820043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032299162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025002686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002008621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001727494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.27597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4257E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.73
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
Let me briefly summarize. I sincerely believe that the only way to afford victims of violent crime standing under the Constitution to be able to assert a right that is provided is by amendment to the Constitution. I don't use my judgment. This is the judgment of the most distinguished legal scholars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.702
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0396694319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0277147541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040239021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008997763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008985759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.53182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.60131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.66007E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9758E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.005E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.076
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
I know there are strong forces at work in this in front of the scenes and behind the scenes. I know there are some people who believe what we are trying to do is weaken defendants' rights. That is simply not correct. Defendants' rights, as I see them, are basically rights that do not come into collision with the rights we would afford the victims. They are totally different rights. If there is a collision, our view is that the judge then provides the balancing mechanism. This gives the victim a standing in law to assert the right that, in a sense, can't be trusted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.678
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.165996782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0619328464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0397009455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0104342304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049152386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009863252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.22389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.8308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.038E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.079
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dianne Feinstein
This issue goes down -- let me be very candid -- on one phrase. That one phrase is the addition of language that would say nothing in this Constitution would abridge the right of a defendant as provided by this Constitution.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.029611151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0225613723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118204698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083721912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033112738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011073116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001261067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9521E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2173E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.382E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.456
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dianne Feinstein
That is a paraphrase of what it is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0471122534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120618708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107150954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038310973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029948102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011329641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001565201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.90901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.88007E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4556E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.57E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.913
Magnitude:
134
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Dianne Feinstein
The Department of Justice insists on that language. We will not get administration support, I believe, without that language. The victims movement believes they would not have sufficient standing in these rights to really assert them in a meaningful way unless they were able to be balanced against the rights of the defendant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.441
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.8626652658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0587042305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0420164433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0358601887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107247644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018697105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003619379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003410144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001405387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001260333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40374E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
53.982
Magnitude:
5
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
The question I wanted to ask my friend and colleague, Senator Kyl, is I think our challenge in proceeding may be how we could reconcile this with the very real concern of victims that they once and for all -- albeit for a limited right but nonetheless real rights -- have standing for those rights in a court of law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.039
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0274554128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0186668243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042942364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029204259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023687431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015471755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005907782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001876798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.70914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08738E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.899
Magnitude:
184
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, Senator Feinstein has touched on a central point because none of the advocates for victims have ever sought to deny one single right to the defendant. In point of fact, the victims' rights that we protect do not deny or abridge the defendants' rights under the Constitution. It is not our intention, and it doesn't happen. We have been willing to acknowledge that in a variety of ways and in a variety of words in the Constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
-0.457
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0699962256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0492032676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.046908317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0259233842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0103219376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042119493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019956977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015959524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009397692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005331552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003090942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.227
Magnitude:
24
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
We are not willing to say if there is ever a case in which the defendant asserts a right under the Constitution then that right automatically wins over any of these victims' rights. What we said, and what people in the Department of Justice and the President and others have agreed with, is there should be a balancing just as there is a balancing of two constitutional rights, defendants' rights to a speedy and public trial, a fair trial, and the right of free press.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3078536363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0271757628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0149877567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006892786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031642248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013259873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009278875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.68222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.24728E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.85432E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.746E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.757
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jon Kyl
When the press wants to get into the courtroom, sometimes, as we all know, the judges say: No. We are only going to allow a limited number of certain kinds of media in the courtroom. We don't want a media circus in the courtroom. That wouldn't be fair to the defendant.
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
-0.069
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.2866564319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0771525141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083494051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076351876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021881797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003290189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002596397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002424913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001438954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1947E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5484E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jon Kyl
The media says: Wait a minute. We have a first amendment right.
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
0.3351524007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2416354371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0154040041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047096248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044948862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030015039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016053111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016015616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008747163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001288285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.77155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.639
Magnitude:
39
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Jon Kyl
The defendant says: I have a constitutional right, too, which amounts to a right for a fair trial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0935836812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0358279329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0191879764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022923243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015141099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005746057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004173644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000203441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.80183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2252E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.824E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.571
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
The judge says: You are both right, and you are both going to get your rights vindicated, but neither of you have an absolute right that excludes any other consideration. The judge says to the defendant: I am not going to allow your case to be prejudiced by a media circus. Media, you are going to have to restrain yourselves to the following conditions. Judges say that every day.
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
-0.518
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6392144598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3997378051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2230128972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1169106457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1008569379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0533072569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0251662859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003497047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001600822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.79766E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6565E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.99
Magnitude:
18
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
The defendant has a right to sit at his trial. But he can't sit there if he is going to be yelling, screaming, and jumping up and down and threatening people. The judge has a way to control his courtroom, and so on.
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
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6026331335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2197149675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.1482276944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1369886217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020288481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.014306535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005439922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001052869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.18937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.77E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.016
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jon Kyl
We are perfectly willing to make it crystal clear in our language that the enumeration of these rights for victims does not abridge any rights guaranteed in the Constitution for defendants or those accused of crime. We are unwilling to say, if there has to be any balancing, the defendant always wins. That would deny exactly what we are trying to achieve for the victims, which is some equal consideration under the Constitution for their fairness given all of the things we have rightly done for defendants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.9082504548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1085904543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0229262849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131889348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122147685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011526871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002127043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.32044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1501E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8633E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.747E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.068
Magnitude:
4
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dianne Feinstein
I thank the Senator. I think the analogy is actually a very good one. I know defendants' rights are extraordinarily privileged, and well they should be. Senator Kyl and I have discussed this. We believe that our amendment does not collide, and we understand how victims feel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.815
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1687328098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1109982375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0369667163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0221668583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067730063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021826192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001704832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.893E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.46447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.8928E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3093E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.619
Magnitude:
39
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
I think one of the points is that throughout all of this we have communicated with victims groups. We have been their advocates. We have tried to march to the sound of their drum.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1583514619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1200767583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0394720642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0151818909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096835574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053721833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009539785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.42939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.85786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.9131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1085E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
88.137
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
The tragedy for me, today, is that we are so close that, if we could bridge that one gap, getting the support of the Justice Department, the President's support, the Vice President's support, perhaps we might, on our side, pick up some votes. That one inability to reach this kind of consensus within the timeframe we have, in view of the feelings of our colleagues, is really the necessity of what we are doing here this afternoon. But I think at this stage there is an impasse. Does my colleague agree?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1011786168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0180452815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070899026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045737856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024032333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006390392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000215858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001989801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.19978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6684E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.071E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.05
Magnitude:
30
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jon Kyl
I do. If I may read one paragraph from a piece written by Professor Paul Cassell, I think it helps to elucidate what we are talking about, if the Senator would not mind.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.2002225965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1527397777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1479201019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0502158189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0145422207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020134725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001031801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000893985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000273447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001157871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.49
Magnitude:
18
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
We are talking about potentially conflicting rights under the Constitution. Senator Biden has made this point. Hopefully, he will be here a little bit later to speak to this, but he made the point he can't see there ever being an irreconcilable conflict between the defendant's rights and the victim's rights, and in one sense I think he is absolutely correct because you can vindicate two conflicting rights through a balancing test. But the fact is, there is only one situation I can think of in which you even have that conflict, and that is the right to attend a trial, where the defendant would say, it is not fair to me if the victim or the victim's family attends the trial, and the victim's family or the victim says, wait a minute, that's one of my most fundamental rights, and the Senator guaranteed that in this provision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0072229406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052355765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002364419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002305674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016265541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005435836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.89661E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.79237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.78113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.724
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jon Kyl
There are ways to accommodate both the defendant's and victim's rights, of course. At least the Senator and I understand that, but there are some who find that very difficult and troubling. But here is the analogous situation which I think makes our case. This is what Professor Paul Cassell says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.87
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0516500673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225724332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0193047439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0155190282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056447956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030568361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017519091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016885113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015684553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001060826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003224133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.453
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
That is the end of Professor Cassell's quotation, the point being -- to those who say the Constitution is sacred; we cannot change it -- it includes rights of the media to attend trials, but somehow it would be wrong to grant those same rights to victims. That, indeed, is a disparity. To the extent a defendant might say, "but I don't want the victim or the victim's family in the courtroom," just as the Constitution says, but there is a right that we have to balance with your concerns -- and that is the media's right -- we would be saying here: The victim also has some consideration here, and the court needs to take that into account in deciding the circumstances under which victims and victims' families would be present.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.901
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0164257799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0162372933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002212875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012398531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010729244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006567107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.00826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.89319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.05389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4634E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6371E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jon Kyl
If we were to somehow insert language that made it possible for courts to rule that the defendant would always win in the case of such an assertion, then we would have, I think, perpetrated a cruel hoax on victims who would think they had something that in fact they would not have. It would be similar to what victims experienced when they proudly went into court with their new statute that the Congress had passed, saying: "Now, judge, we have a right to attend the trial," and he ignored it. If we put it in the Constitution, the judges can't ignore it.
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
-0.452
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2865123795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0289035728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0139228563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072412782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062683117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013117022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011861099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001446064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.212E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.57E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.68
Magnitude:
35
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
But if we said in the Constitution: However, the defendant is always going to prevail in the case of a conflict, then that would be a cruel hoax. I think we have gone so far as to suggest we are willing to acknowledge that the rights enumerated for victims do not abridge rights guaranteed in the Constitution to defendants. I do not know how much more clearly we can say that. It leads us, and those who are supportive, to conclude, if that is not good enough, that perhaps there really is not a desire on the part of those on the other side to come to an agreement here in a way that could permit us to have a chance of succeeding in this debate this week or next.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.232
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0203879012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074554875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034731893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024909416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011082972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004815799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.32033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.49534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.39787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.479E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.333E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.878
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
That is the unfortunate state of play. Senator Feinstein is absolutely correct. Perhaps in the ensuing weeks we will have an opportunity to explore other ways of expressing this that make it clear we are not taking anything away from defendants. But by the same token, we have to give meaningful rights to victims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0273592013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0248642697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.018798266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0090035021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007354952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059641039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0058987065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.002122871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005654724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004487305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.12579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.072
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
If I may, I think the Senator has summarized it very well. I retain the remainder of my time and yield the floor. I know there are some other distinguished Senators who wish to come to the floor and speak.
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
0.62
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.2946021743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.227850629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1246026135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112912305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018131132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017546812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015746165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007333848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006628536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.98867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.422E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.426
Magnitude:
27
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, until those in opposition wish to be here, then, I will speak to close out, really, what I have to say about this. I would like to do two things: Just to reiterate a couple of circumstances why this is necessary, and, second, to respond to some of the arguments that have been adduced against what we propose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0056891633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010495756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006284914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005877862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005845095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001453968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001042323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.2969E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4512E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.835E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.622
Magnitude:
39
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
Why do we need these rights? Suppose your daughter was raped and murdered and you wanted to attend the trial and you were told that, under the law, you were going to have to sit outside the courtroom every day. The defendant, the defendant's family and friends, they can be in the courtroom, they can watch the trial, but you are going to have to sit outside on the bench in the hallway. That is not fair. It tears at the gut of those who have been victimized already by the commission of the crime that hurt or killed their loved one.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.962
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1609712839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0802231545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0464455807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0170452782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00139268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008198684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003475281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001783987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001530623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001215697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.635
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Jon Kyl
Suppose you pick up the newspaper someday and read that the person who raped you, or assaulted you, is out on the street. He had been incarcerated. Your testimony helped put him there. You have no idea he is running free. His may be the knock on your door or the person at the other end of the telephone which rings. You did not get notice of his parole hearing. You could not even go down and tell the parole board how vicious a person this was and why they ought to think twice before releasing him on parole. You did not even have a chance to go down and say, "Will you please consider my safety in establishing conditions for his release, that he has to stay away from me," for example.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.68
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.006664321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009312785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007869485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003377983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.56444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.68584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.03259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.73268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.4013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.664
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
We are talking about things that are serious, not frivolous. These are real cases. Both of the examples I cited are real cases -- multiple cases, I might add. What are the arguments against it? One argument is it is too long and specific. Right after that, we heard it is too general. Senator Schumer said we should just have a general statement about the fairness that victims are entitled to and leave it at that. Others say that would be far too general. How would we ever define "unreasonable," which is one of the words in our amendment here? Of course, one could have argued that same thing about some of the protections for defendants in the Bill of Rights. How will we define "unreasonable search and seizure," it could have been argued. We have done all right on that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.882
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.100341253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0301937049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0279325934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0136275878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0116694449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038145314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001617505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014795553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001441326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003907652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.20762E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.867
Magnitude:
88
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
We were fairly specific about the enumerations of these rights because we didn't want to take anything away from defendants. We wanted it to be crystal clear exactly what the rights were so nobody could contend they went further than they go, so that nobody could argue we might be stepping on the toes of a defendant. We didn't want to step on the defendant's toes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.132
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0920219813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0610454706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0345703738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0196223235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186138437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0031982665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017772873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013832042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000916885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008842459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.48918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.701
Magnitude:
17
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
We wanted to make sure the government wouldn't deny victims access to certain points in the criminal justice process. We were very careful to define this. Indeed, the Department of Justice met with us on numerous occasions and said we would have to be more precise in our description because they could envision possible problems if we do not nail it down. We nailed it down. That took a few words.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.775
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1573466347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0678572222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0292298791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054747503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003310532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030620704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002713552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015105837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006084164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001293951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.657
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Kyl
Then we were criticized for having too long an amendment; it is longer than the Bill of Rights. We pointed out, it is not longer than the Bill of Rights. Indeed, our amendment is shorter than all of the rights guaranteed to defendants in the Constitution. The defendants' rights consume 348 words; the victims' rights consume 179 words. There are 307 words in our amendment, excluding the purely technical provision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1188678085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0478674658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0195693909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0077543431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008225805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001052317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.42616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.94544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.269E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1329E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.5246E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.914
Magnitude:
23
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Kyl
Isn't it amazing we have gotten down to a word count, if that is one of the big objections of opponents? "It is a little too long." It is not too long. If it were shorter, their argument would be it is not specific enough, we need to be more specific -- and that takes more words.
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
-0.514
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0207935227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033586315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013689199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010673938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003879528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001965965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.3476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.07641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.65558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.33E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.003
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
Perhaps the least argument -- and there will be others propounding this argument -- is that because the Constitution is sacred, it should not be amended. Maybe it is appropriate to read something in the sacred document, article V: Whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution . . . when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, it becomes effective as part of this Constitution.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.701
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0423226011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0139524796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0125198116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033779492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001042136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005928359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003315507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001017815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.39574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.10672E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.11
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Kyl
Thomas Jefferson said: I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws in the Constitution, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance to keep pace with the times.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0915154989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0879897038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.010820989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077445067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003444821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002686603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001738704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.0189E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.752E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.939E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.831
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Kyl
Indeed, Thomas Jefferson also said: Happily for us, when we find our Constitution is defective and insufficient to secure the happiness of our people, we can assemble with all the coldness of philosophers and set them to rights, while every other nation on Earth must have recourse to arms to amend or restore their constitutions.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0117308089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107937623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074575146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016008318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001438902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012849868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004595378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.73469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.70572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2301E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0643E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
72.57
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.6
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
It is certainly a reflection of our wonderful United States of America and our Constitution that from time to time we have found it necessary to grant rights in this sacred document: the right to vote, the right to vote when you are 18, the right to vote and not to be defined by one's sex, the right to a speedy trial. These are rights that were granted by amendment to citizens after this sacred document was written. We all agree with the proposition that it is a wonderful document, a sacred document, a document that ought not lightly be added to, which has a wonderful and glorious history. Indeed, I submit that some of the most profound and glorious aspects of the history of this Constitution are found in its amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0657898781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0345318724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046874899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043096868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002143374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001565203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.74638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.08197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.5714E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.091E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.333
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jon Kyl
To suggest that somehow those who propose an amendment to the Constitution are doing a great disservice and are assaulting the Constitution is itself a great disservice to the process set forth in the Constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2290033503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0805601827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0487095997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007541012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018891753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017872117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005661102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005537976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002233503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.44625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.63843E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.48
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jon Kyl
It is said that the Constitution ordinarily precluded the government from affecting the rights of citizens, whereas we are granting rights to people. I talked about three or four amendments that granted rights to people: the right to vote if you are 18, the right to vote if you are a woman, the right to a speedy trial. Those were rights granted to citizens. Other rights are expressed in terms of preventing the government from intruding on your rights. For example, the government will not preclude you from having a speedy trial. They will not deny you the right to a speedy trial. They won't deny you the right to counsel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.72
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1120995963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0236969398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069920294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060901544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000977055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007757454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004669927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.21343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.31438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0502E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7718E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.719
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Kyl
You can express it either way -- as a grant of a right or the government not denying you the ability to do these things. We say the government cannot exclude you from the courtroom. They can't exclude you from the trial. We are not really saying you have a right to attend the trial; we are saying you have a right not to be excluded from the trial. There is a difference. The former could lead to assertions that the government should pay for your getting to the trial, that your employer should have to let you off work or pay. We don't address that. We only say if you show up, you get to attend; the government cannot exclude you.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.682
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1192463562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0294846075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0096403099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059966624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005050919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002460088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002367453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.82187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.38931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.9636E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3816E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.007
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Kyl
Some of the other rights are expressed in terms of direct rights. However, they all infer that the government can't exclude you from these proceedings. We are doing exactly what other amendments to the Constitution have done. They are similar rights. The right of the press to be able to cover a trial, it seems to me, should be no greater than the right of a victim to be present at the trial. What is the difference? I conclude by challenging anybody to tell me what the difference is between granting the media the right to attend a trial and granting the victim in the case the right to attend the trial.
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)
0.64663
VADER
0.374
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4589275923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1889964915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0463278295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0207828387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017957092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001717027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002963438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001835705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001474108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001027217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.20353E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.739
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
I don't understand why there is such a visceral negative reaction to what we are trying to do. If you have ever been a victim or been part of a tragedy that has affected others, you know how much they want to bring closure to the event, why they want to witness the criminal justice process that brings the matter to a close, why they want to participate at a couple of the stages, particularly at the time of sentencing and also at the time of a conditional release so that their safety can be considered, as well as the safety of others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.528
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2392445691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0977220479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0427963794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0208052632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025106741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004971929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002006687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.22752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8434E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.998
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Kyl
No one opposing our amendment has suggested that those are unworthy of protection. Rather, they have said we can do it by statute. But what did we find yesterday when we looked at the data according to the National Institute of Justice? After 18 years of Federal and State statutes and State constitutional provisions, looking at the statistics from the States that do it the best, that have the most stringent requirement for notice, fewer than 60 percent of victims were notified of the sentencing hearing and fewer than 40 percent were notified of the pretrial release of the defendant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1637709676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0296653743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116109288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002929212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009928492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001363633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.56683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.01828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5476E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.102
Magnitude:
62
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jon Kyl
As I said yesterday, would we consider those adequate percentages for defendants being given their Miranda warnings, something which isn't even in the Constitution? No. But somehow we think it is OK that statutes provide notice to only 40 percent of the people who want to be present at the parole board, or at least have the opportunity to be present, to say, please, don't let my assailant go; he will hurt someone. We are no longer talking about somebody accused of a crime; we are talking about somebody who has been convicted and who has been serving time for the commission of that crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.839
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2347221132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0349812588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0250067038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079365826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014910044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003966188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.77583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.44724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4874E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.113E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.445
Magnitude:
20
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Kyl
I mentioned the case of Patricia Pollard -- because it is a case from Arizona -- who was brutally raped and left to die. She wasn't told that the parole board was meeting to consider and then eventually decided to let her assailant out of prison on a home arrest kind of program. By accident, she was made aware of it. When she went back to the parole board and asked them to reconsider their decision, after hearing her story, they kept him in prison.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.977
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5486339331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1927071484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0859780004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0232488368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019196807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009271869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001862583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.99003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.43656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6498E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.602E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.275
Magnitude:
34
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jon Kyl
When I asked her if she thought her life was in danger had he gotten out, she said: Maybe he would have tracked me down, but, frankly, I was a random opportunity for him. I came along at just the time he wanted to do this to somebody, and he did it to me. Mostly I was concerned what would happen to somebody else because if he got out he would be sure to do this to somebody else.
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
0.665
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0786089746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017609699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107024745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066637549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006321371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000260465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.01817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.85419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.63966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.72268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5424E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.237
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jon Kyl
This is what we are talking about. This is not frivolous. This is not trivial. This is people's lives we are talking about. When opponents say, we can protect it by statute, we say, the State of Arizona had a very good statute. In fact, it was better than a statute; it was a constitutional provision in the State. She still didn't get notice. In fact, 60 percent of people don't get notice under these constitutional provisions and State statutes.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3241276834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0625551213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0422845507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0252096332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012612634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006213957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.99108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.31138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.55159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.17E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.983
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
Opponents say: That is good enough; maybe we can pass a Federal statute.
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
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1420355635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049715298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048840175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035350586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020070482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017754999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002660471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.45225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5185E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.595E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.04E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.254
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
We say a Federal statute can only affect 1 percent of all of these cases, and there is little reason to believe a Federal statute would be observed any better than State constitutional provisions are, as the Oklahoma City bombing case reveals.
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
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0048992901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042784421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006584627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006458798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004839976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.16803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.80896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4308E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2816E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.91
Magnitude:
29
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
I am at a loss. I agree with Senator Feinstein. We are moved by these cases. We are moved by the people. We want to help. Everybody wants to help. Even opponents, I am convinced, want to help. So let's do something about it. It is not doing something effective about it to fall back on the notion: Well, we will just rely on another statute; let's pass another law. That is not the answer.
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
0.902
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0321500265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0204060663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048336744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00305013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001649253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012787572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006493397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.96068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.008E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
78.85
Magnitude:
30
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
We are at this point now because we have not done enough to educate our colleagues, and I will accept part of the blame for that. I should have spent a lot more time -- although I must confess my colleagues got tired of me coming around saying: Are you sure you wouldn't like to hear a little bit more about this? Maybe we should have tried a little harder to say: Will you please listen one more time to our plea?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.207
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.452466961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1711444114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0222302711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0155250964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073266434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030538758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019146182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002226173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001433115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001280577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4794E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
29.099
Magnitude:
28
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jon Kyl
What has happened is a very superficial mantra of inaccuracies and falsehoods have persuaded colleagues to oppose this to the extent they would not be willing to allow it to come to a vote. In other words, when we would seek to bring this to a final vote, we would not be able to stop the talking, to stop the filibuster, in effect, to get 60 of our colleagues to agree to bring the matter to a vote or to prevent nongermane amendments. There had been a suggestion by some that if we proceed, then we can expect a whole flurry of amendments that have nothing to do with what we are talking about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1857130672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102263286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038903945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022809674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006711322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004621894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003251216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.39651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1273E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
76.06
Magnitude:
143
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
Obviously, we do not want to tie up our colleagues' time with that, so we come to the unhappy conclusion that we have more work to do.
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
-0.438
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.11168411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0314581586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0249498087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0217620138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072561605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011739574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002521472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002423119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.91707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.15
Magnitude:
94
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jon Kyl
The good news is that we prevailed with 80-some votes -- perhaps the Senator can recall exactly how many votes we got on the cloture motion to proceed. But it was over 80, as I recall. We have 41 cosponsors of our amendment now, which is real progress. We got a good bipartisan vote out of the Judiciary Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2506800694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2148547443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0790851889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0528358214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00255041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018064977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003552395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001151668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.93891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0629E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.087
Magnitude:
59
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
This is the first time this Federal constitutional amendment has been brought to the floor of either House. We have reached a real milestone. We have done well. Most constitutional amendments never pass. All of them take a long time. I do not know of any, at least in modern history, that passed the first time they were presented on the floor of the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0592127268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0162488781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124053957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0121178746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063202308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018361427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006028716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001489787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00762E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1898E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.8892E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.07
Magnitude:
81
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Jon Kyl
The fact we have been thwarted part way down the road temporarily, while a setback of sorts, should not dissuade those advocates or crime victims in their efforts. As Senator Feinstein said, we will be back, and hopefully next time when we are back, more of our colleagues will have had an opportunity to study this carefully, more victims and victims' rights organizations will have had an opportunity to visit with Senators and Representatives, and we will have been able to persuade a sufficient number of them to allow us to proceed to a final vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.142
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0238450739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073815259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019488121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018259432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016362452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000235549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000170542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001068719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.84372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.92637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.19828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.031
Magnitude:
32
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jon Kyl
While there is some sorrow in our inability to bring this to conclusion today, I am buoyed by the prospect and the fact we have at least gotten to this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.066986098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043258478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002309666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021193091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020041238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018274677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.10411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.42E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.736
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, 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
Moderation
Violence
0.0386485801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0139645403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086860447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063029991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045864435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009127411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007861338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00026495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001383498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.23049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.406
Magnitude:
67
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jon Kyl
I yield.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0189491067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0180358227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150986918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112076566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002728025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018461931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003811119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001940318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001084189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.88964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.61802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.259
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
1.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I also am buoyed by the prospects. As we go through this more and more, I understand more and more what is happening behind the scenes. I do want to enter into the record this latest letter from Professor Larry Tribe. Senator Kyl will be interested in one quote. He says deep into his letter:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1087508048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153230372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076194839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075889926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013833268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008820821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004682431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.53369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.77754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.052E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.983
Magnitude:
188
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to print Professor Tribe's letter 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
0.3147482639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0287235569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0203265285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0128782936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075875163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027198139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001750632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.58872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.23654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9672E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5543E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.995
Magnitude:
104
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I extend my deepest thanks to Professor Tribe for his letter and for his support. We will certainly be consulting both he and Professor Cassell again and come back to fight again another day.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.031473249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0181879688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093289942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045222871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031442127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021452292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007428107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.03328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.83114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.18673E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9766E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.007
Magnitude:
46
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
I want to say something to the victims who have been so heartrending in this process. Those of us who are political come to grips with the sophisticated lobbying around this place. One of the things I have seen in the people whom we represent is they are real people. They have been maimed, they have been harmed, they have been hurt, and with this -- I have seen this in the past when I was active in the criminal justice system -- victims almost become catatonic. They almost become unable to go out and do the lobbying that is necessary to move something such as this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2668117872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0421196688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0243768693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0214535001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018393255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017679946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003398054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001382941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000132317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.62931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1077E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.574
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dianne Feinstein
I want them to know how much we identify with their cause, how much we intend to continue to pursue this cause. It is a just cause. It is a cause that deserves remedy and recognition in the Constitution of the United States. It is a cause where, once victims have these rights, they lost them.
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
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1213413896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1059694565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0332816155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075355347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072733899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003901162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002391717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001727319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.95904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.50262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.874
Magnitude:
239
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
This Congress -- the other body and our body -- should provide these rights again. I am hopeful that in the coming years, we will be able to continue our work on this. Perhaps we will be able to solve this one dilemma of the balancing. It is interesting; anytime one reads a statement by the President or by the Attorney General, it mentions the balancing of these rights. Yet when we write something in the Constitution which, in effect, would provide for this, it brings out the criminal defense bar; it brings out the liberal scholars; it brings out people who say: You can't do this. You can't give victims these rights.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.646
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1942132832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0967783155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052690499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037045444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011761504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006401096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.92311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.35345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7923E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4408E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.943E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.719
Magnitude:
66
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dianne Feinstein
The cause is just that they have these rights. A statute, we believe, will be unable to provide them, but as to their standing in the Constitution, there is a time and there is a place, I predict, when that standing will happen and take place.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1905194251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0175775916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064556305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055214241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026325413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021587328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002696431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.44457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.434E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.485
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, I want to add something to a point Senator Feinstein just made. I do not think she would take offense at my mentioning what occurred in my office about 4 hours ago.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1031426946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0366021559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0144423379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106315871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00047421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002556782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002037775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.86697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3104E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.538
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jon Kyl
We were summarizing the events and what led to the inability to get this across the goal line this week. I said it is partially my fault for not bringing more victims to the Senate to talk directly with Senators and share their personal stories.
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)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.41
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0572421064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069795584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022411403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004873068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002522011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000145692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.6589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.73853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.79091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.346
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
I told that to Roberta Roper, who heads up the Stephanie Roper Foundation. Stephanie Roper was brutally murdered, and Roberta, her mother, has carried this cause in Stephanie's name. They do a lot of good in terms of victim support, in addition to victim advocacy.
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
-0.791
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0642331608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0285902846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0111860674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022448343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012281098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001056779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004919013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002890777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000180944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.85192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.20131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
84.394
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jon Kyl
She said: You have to understand, though, we are conditioned not to present these stories in an emotional, personal way. We have been told over and over again in the court that "there can be no display of emotion." Those are the words the judges used. I have been told that a display of emotion would be wrong.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0648499932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0152740657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047004178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035686084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028962766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022963919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003099942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002723908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001881989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.03639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.52976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.513
Magnitude:
124
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.818
Magnitude:
124
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jon Kyl
Now, think about that. Part of what makes us great as a people is the willingness to act out of our heart as well as our mind. We should never do incorrect things or unintelligent things, acting purely on the basis of emotion, but nor should we deny that emotion can be a potent force in developing public policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2470586682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0307851355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0203361822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0160993601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085560408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049843082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030573432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011225951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001801492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.69188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.18397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.751
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jon Kyl
I tried to tell Roberta that I think it was a mistake, on my part, not to appreciate what she was telling me, not to understand it in advance, and not to counsel her to go ahead in this environment and express it in emotional terms. This is not a court of law. This is where the people's business is done.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.02133948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059280857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047945745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025246092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024796482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022702276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014808864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003448861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002504634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001471292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.05
Magnitude:
40
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
I believe that until one fully appreciates what a victim goes through, it is hard to appreciate the necessity for what we are doing here.
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
0.538
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1167123672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0624799868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0419563876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145770668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129719861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0038603448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037680547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034463457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012935777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.85198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.098
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jon Kyl
Perhaps I could conclude by reading a paragraph again from the remarks of Professor Paul Cassell before the Judiciary Committee.
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
0.0240059206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0216683882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006484209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061129227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053442585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008921988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003996864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003701181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.66321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.558E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jon Kyl
He said:
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
0.4601612687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1793481992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425444614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194062668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193566288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094706957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003285785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020290337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011885591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.04716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
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
Jon Kyl
He says:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0113186557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068947775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020077508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018181085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014688354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010189462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003406649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002476859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002366902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.87096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.73715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
Jon Kyl
I think that expresses well the reason for the frustration we have shared, the reason so many of our colleagues have come here repeating the mantra of the legal profession that it has never been this way before. Maybe it is time to change the way things have been. That is why we have been so strongly in support of this amendment.
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
0.598
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1563427504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0356722274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0270576391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0117239644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081339327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021615735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015947917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007402232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001496237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.16513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jon Kyl
I see one of the opponents of the amendment is here. I know he wishes to speak. Therefore, let me conclude my remarks by again thanking Senator Feinstein for her stalwart, effective support and her desire to continue this battle on behalf of the victims of crime.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0266634685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097781864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091023205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038811893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022121532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015224659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007744171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.22828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.728E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
73.459
Magnitude:
69
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Kyl
I assure you, Mr. President, that even though we will be withdrawing our motion to proceed on S.J. Res. 3, we will continue to meet with, and work with, anyone who wishes to work with us on this -- opponents and proponents -- to try to get it into the condition that will finally be approved by two-thirds of this body and two-thirds of the other body. That is our challenge. That is our commitment. It is our promise that we will continue in this effort.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0796089007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0265634415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0252881116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0134470654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066532906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012653307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002039922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001452247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.2535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
69.009
Magnitude:
62
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
21.764
Magnitude:
62
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I am pleased that the sponsors of S.J. Res. 3 have decided to withdraw their proposal to amend the Constitution. One of the reasons they gave for their decision is that the many Senators who came to the floor to oppose their amendment have not, in their view, engaged on the merits of their specific language. Because of this, and because they have vowed to continue in their efforts to amend the Constitution to address victims' rights, I feel obliged to say a few words about some of the most glaring defects of S.J. Res. 3.
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
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0186055026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0157459217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070965652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011882192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008359995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001560731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001205627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.02024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.75338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.47398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
8.7
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
One of the most fundamental responsibilities of United States Senators is to make sure that we understand what we are enacting into law. That duty is heightened when we are considering a constitutional amendment. Justice John Marshall said that the Supreme Court "must never forget, that it is a constitution we are expounding." We, too, must never forget that it is a constitution -- the Constitution of the United States of America -- that we are being urged to amend.
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
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.045206974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0415637158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0217996014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014526581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011161634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009274505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001982191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.46923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.06744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.65352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
I could speak for hours about the defects of this proposed amendment, but I trust that Senators have had an opportunity to consider the minority views in the Committee report that I submitted, along with Senators Kennedy, Kohl, and Feingold.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.6357139442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.3442403395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195676374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.011913987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063874686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0023928895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022335402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011548877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008763303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002700469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001009046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.66
Magnitude:
56
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
The minority views run about 40 pages, and identify several specific problems with the drafting of this amendment.
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
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.5945117697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1340808696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.110095751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0394563802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053479751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015973625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008476944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000160423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000104773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.78631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.60302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
74.584
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
I would also direct Senators to the additional views to the Committee's 1998 report, submitted by our distinguished Chairman. Senator Hatch's views subject this amendment to penetrating criticism. He reiterated such concerns just yesterday in his statement to the Senate in which he indicated the following reservations about the proposed constitutional amendment:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Moderation
Sexual
5.9588868171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.698729746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.534396572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3572275396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0149476662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043992917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001270918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004895785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004329423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001842223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.39787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
47.391
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
For the moment, I will just focus on a few fundamental flaws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1873853616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0494329841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0179495444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0127925829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0102338585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001264156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000278854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.47556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.68825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0697E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.474
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
35.901
Magnitude:
38
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Patrick Leahy
Let us start with the first, and most important, seven words of the amendment. The amendment gives rights to "a victim of a crime of violence." Supporters of this amendment have often compared it to the fifth and sixth amendments, which give rights to those accused of crimes. So let us compare them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.787
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0162831857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145841288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003129074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012390386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008420342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007323191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.92499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.34963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.31387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5769E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.986
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
The most basic point about any constitutional right is, whose right is it? The fifth and sixth amendments are clear on that point: They give rights to people who have been charged with committing crimes, and we know who those people are. Of course, the other amendments to our present Constitution are no less clear, since they apply without exception to "the people," or to "citizens of the United States," or, in the case of the fourteenth amendment, to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof." But do we know who would have rights under the proposed victims' rights amendment?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.709
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0101364742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087323788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082390077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023542671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002802409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002798021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000267482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001815983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.51597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.6325E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.166
Magnitude:
104
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
The answer in the text of the amendment is "a victim of a crime of violence." Who is that? Let us make it easy by taking the most obvious crime of violence -- murder. Who is the victim of a murder? The last time I prosecuted a murder case, the victim was the dead person. But that answer, what Justice Scalia might call the plain language approach to interpretation, will not do here, unless the purpose of the amendment is to enable the corpse to attend the trial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.992
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3247743007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0513969746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0379400881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086595792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031307307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001466389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001479209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001188917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.64635E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.49045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.369
Magnitude:
23
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
So who, if anyone, gets the benefit of the proposed constitutional rights in a murder case? Maybe nobody. Or maybe the reference in section 2 to "the victim's lawful representative" refers to the trustee of the victim's estate in a murder case, although I do not see what the trustee of a murder victim's estate would have to contribute to a bail or parole hearing. Or maybe the amendment's supporters are banking on what I believe are called "activist judges" to add words to the amendment that are not there and extend rights to a murder victim's family.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.92
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3163551213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1370651647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.023527084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0161868214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0123968464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002640301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001275663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.93048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.84023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.4698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4859E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
74.841
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
This would raise other questions, like what happens when members of the victim's family hold different views about parole, or each wants a share of the mandatory restitution order? Would unmarried couples, be they heterosexual or homosexual, count as families? Would the six-year- old son of a victim be entitled to make arguments in connection with a negotiated guilty plea?
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
-0.259
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0222526025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019737874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016049436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015132177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000792357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001802625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.12766E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.36987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.13E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.486E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.764
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
Okay, you may say, so murder is a problem. What about other crimes of violence? Let us take robbery. Let us say there is an armed robbery of a bank. A gun is pointed at a lot of people, tellers and customers. A security guard is shot and injured. The bank loses a lot of money. A pretty simple factual story, and one that I know, from my time as a prosecutor, happens all too often.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.79
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0422591664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0172163476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137473471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062548643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029883169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021754748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017209304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002762318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001724377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0176E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.074
Magnitude:
39
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.443
Magnitude:
39
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
Pretend I am the prosecutor in this bank robbery. Tell me who are the victims I have to notify. The security guard? The 20 customers who were uninjured but had a gun pointed at them? The 10 bank tellers? The CEO of the bank? And while you are at it, tell me who gets the mandatory restitution -- the bank that lost the money, the security guard who was injured, or the customers and tellers who were scared, or the teams of plaintiffs' -- or, I guess, victims' -- lawyers who are fighting out these questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.52606
VADER
-0.953
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0271711266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101436483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062191721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021185029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014255305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000892615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004717441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.18269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.03368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.874E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
73.389
Magnitude:
64
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
And who gets to reopen the restitution hearings? Or the bail hearings? Feel free to assume that I am a competent prosecutor who can figure out some administrative details. But, if you are going to pass this amendment, do not pass the buck to me to decide who has constitutional rights and who does not. That is your job if you want to be a Framer of the Constitution; it is not the job of individual courts and prosecutors.
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
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0955092371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0203810414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.01933936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025571122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022148724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008566076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001280044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.85445E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.29144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.71E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.937
Magnitude:
59
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
I have talked about two of the most infamous crimes of violence, murder and robbery. Other crimes, such as compound crimes under the federal RICO statute that can include lots of different criminal acts, some violent and some non-violent, over an extended period of years, will involve even harder problems when we try to identify who is and who is not a "victim of a crime of violence." But we should also consider the most common form of violence that afflicts our society, domestic violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.72727
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.72727
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.71765
VADER
-0.985
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1974111423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0903730048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0637694262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0191722851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067100947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001070307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003166112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000172843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.01216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.65628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6639E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
Here is a typical scenario. The police get a call from neighbors who hear shouting and screaming and pots and pans being thrown. They reach the house and find the husband and wife hysterically angry at one another and a young child cowering in the corner. It is not entirely clear who attacked whom, but the husband is injured and the police arrest the wife and charge her with assault. The wife's bail hearing comes up, or maybe there are plea negotiations. The wife claims it was self-defense; the husband claims she attacked him without provocation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0577778555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0126774627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050477789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020703723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014736059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.59494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.2646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.0077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8887E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0323E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9937E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.171
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
The wife claims she is a victim of a crime of domestic violence; so does the husband. Maybe the child is too. The proposed amendment leaves us with no clue whether a witness to violence who is psychologically but not physically injured by the violence has the new constitutional status of "victim".
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.3979
VADER
-0.944
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2368306275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.166958617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0110782392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082465071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024950356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001765518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.00969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.13005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.05198E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.47441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.947
Magnitude:
138
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
Under current law, it is up to the jury to determine who is the victim and who is the criminal in this sad domestic scenario, and the jury makes that determination after hearing all the evidence from both sides at trial. Under the proposed amendment, that determination must be made before the wife's bail hearing or plea negotiation. If the husband can persuade the prosecutor that he is the victim, and not the instigator of the violence, he gets the special new constitutional rights of a crime victim at the bail and plea bargaining stage, before the wife has even had a chance to present her evidence to the jury that the husband is really the guilty party.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4326376133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0522201182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0406035135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0342730636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013741113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009102801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002205264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.83345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.05844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1495E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
58.271
Magnitude:
70
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
Or maybe the wife can insist on extra-judicial proceedings to contest the husband's status as a victim -- although I do not know how you would squeeze in extra proceedings before bail or indictment hearings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1448845607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1217958867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0117194933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066760687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027036564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017383405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004973267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002876169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002503306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.47002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.53009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.272
Magnitude:
64
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
Assuming that the husband is the "victim" for purposes of our new constitutional amendment, what does that get him? Maybe he will push for bail or for a plea with a minimum sentence conditioned on his getting custody of the child, perhaps accompanied by a new kind of child support called "restitution." Or maybe the husband will be satisfied with his new constitutional right to notice of his wife's release from custody, which will help him track her down and exact revenge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.137
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.049362547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0446153921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0162786848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0157516304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005566706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044306289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004767635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.66385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.476E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.925
Magnitude:
51
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
In some cases, the right end result may be reached. But the process that the proposed amendment seem to involve bypassing a trial on the merits and potentially bypassing family court. By creating pre-trial rights for an undefined category of victims, it requires someone -- I guess the prosecutor -- to decide who is the victim of a given crime, and who gets special constitutional rights before there has been a trial or even an indictment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.6082884967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1850002329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0590971729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0376820157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0220601316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0133735637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029787885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016258284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014545129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011927832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011740402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.46
Magnitude:
97
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
Deciding who has constitutional rights and who does not before there has been even an ex parte judicial proceeding is un-American. Doing so in a case, like a domestic violence case, where there are likely to be self- defense issues, risks giving special constitutional rights to the criminal instead of the victim.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.512
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1445380389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0405831175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0261793903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052723521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047002653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017176199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013040414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003774525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001498941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.72045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.983
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
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
19
Patrick Leahy
One more comment on this half-baked, undefined term "victim of a crime of violence." Thus far, I have discussed the easy cases in terms of what constitutes a "crime of violence" -- murder, robbery, and assault. But there are a lot of hard cases, too.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.976
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0265590876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0112662681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044217053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040348419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024395184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005875447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002879583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002582937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.92145E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2558E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.619
Magnitude:
91
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
Is drunk driving a crime of violence if the driver physically injures a pedestrian? What if the driver runs over the pedestrian's dog, or crashes into a parked car? Can the same offense be a crime of violence if someone is physically injured, but not otherwise?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-3.04452
VADER
-0.904
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0521546346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0225579948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092551127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074256161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004013403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003450249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002713433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.59772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.83896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3248E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.812E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.811
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.768
Magnitude:
43
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
What about elder abuse or child abuse? We have all heard heart- breaking stories of seniors and disabled people who have suffered horrible abuse and neglect at the hands of their so-called care-givers, and of children locked up in squalid conditions and subjected to appalling psychological abuse by their parents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.52606
VADER
-0.977
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0050367442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048460901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0041915977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005367616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005303361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001505697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001014077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.82992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99911E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.2105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.854E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
81.675
Magnitude:
144
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
Neglect of the weak and vulnerable in our society by those who have taken the responsibility of being their care-givers can cause as much harm as almost any violence, without a hand ever being lifted against them. But are neglect and non-physical abuse "violence"? What about the horrifying slavery case involving more than 50 Mexican immigrants in New York a few years ago? Is enslavement a crime of violence? And what about kidnapping? If a parent who has been denied legal custody of a child kidnaps the child, is that a crime of violence, and if so, who is the victim, the child, the custodial parent or both?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.17007
VADER
-0.995
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0109132467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001777501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00133925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013114032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001687929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.65921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.75932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.28115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6841E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5344E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.354E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.984
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
The words of the proposed amendment do not answer these questions. The majority report suggests answers, some of which seem to stretch the concept of a "crime of violence" to the breaking point. It suggests, for example, as possible crimes of violence burglary, driving while intoxicated, espionage, stalking, and the unlawful displaying of a firearm -- very serious crimes, but crimes that usually do not involve "violence" in the normal sense of the word.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.48808
VADER
-0.645
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1660122653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0473562133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.027718427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074513293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050292903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036510522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015143569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005350163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005211972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001869568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.21442E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
Last year, Senator Hatch criticized the proposed amendment's reliance on the term "crime of violence" as "arbitrary." I can do no better than to quote his language:
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)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0024174456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011772536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005783954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002557462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001072319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.99708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.123E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7671E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.4813E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.199E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
55.276
Magnitude:
40
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
It is interesting to note that in their additional views in this year's Committee report, Senators Kyl and Feinstein do not in any way disagree that the scope of their proposed amendment is arbitrary. Instead, they explain it as a political compromise.
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
0.026
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
I do not recall Madison and Jefferson saying at the constitutional convention that the provisions they drafted were not great, but politics are politics and you should not expect too much. I believe that we owe the American people something more than arbitrary political compromises when we amend their Constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.117
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0280412729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074321128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040027338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039628045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005929061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002615308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000146185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.06734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.35563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8269E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7905E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
For anyone who shares Senator Hatch's and my concerns about the arbitrariness of focusing on "crimes of violence," there is, by the way, a solution at hand. Vote against the proposed constitutional amendment and, instead, pass the Crime Victims Assistance Act, which provides strong and effective rights for all crime victims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0271749857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0244148541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057275243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042914238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0038251066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034660985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015083769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009065247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005224075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005207869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
I have said a lot about the first, and most important, seven words of the proposed amendment; and I could identify many more problems. But let us sum up where we are so far. We are not sure whether the amendment applies at all to the most obvious "crime of violence," murder, and we have no idea who gets the new constitutional rights for "victims" in a murder case if it does. In other fairly common crimes of violence such as robbery, the amendment appears to apply, but even assuming clear and simple facts, we are not sure which type of person affected by the crime gets to exercise the "victim's" rights, and the answer may well be a large number of people affected in vastly different ways -- some physically, some emotionally, and some financially -- who have vastly different views and interests. In what is probably the most common violent crime scenario, domestic violence, the amendment appears to require the prosecutor to decide who is the criminal and who is the victim as a constitutional matter, without the benefit of evidence at trial and without participation of judge or jury. And then we have what perhaps we should call "borderline crimes," a wide range of crimes that may or may not be classified as crimes of violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.88889
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.88889
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.45674
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.67117
VADER
-0.994
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Patrick Leahy
On the "of violence" issue, Senator Hatch has raised troubling concerns that it is arbitrary as a matter of principle. I agree, and add the further concern that it is yet another huge point of uncertainty as to the meaning of this amendment. On this and other points, the answer of the amendment's supporters appears to be "don't worry, someone else will figure this out later." "Don't worry, someone else will figure this out later." I think we can all agree that is not a principle that Congress should ever follow, especially not in the context of a constitutional amendment. Supporters of the amendment will no doubt contend that it is an unfair characterization of their position. Well, let us see what their amendment says.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.80235
VADER
-0.293
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
The amendment seems quite candid in admitting that its central terms are yet to be defined. Section 1 says that the new constitutional rights created by the amendment go to "A victim of a crime of violence, as these terms may be defined by law." I take it that "these terms" mean the two terms that we have identified as hopelessly vague: (1) "victim" and (2) "crime of violence." The phrase "as these terms may be defined by law" is a new one for the United States Constitution. There is a reason for this. Our Constitution was conceived as, and is, "the supreme Law of the Land." As Chief Justice John Marshall explained in Marbury versus Madison in 1803, our Constitution, as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, is the law by which our other laws, State and Federal, are to be judged; it is not whatever our other laws, enacted by shifting political majorities from time to time, say it is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Patrick Leahy
Take, for example, the fourteenth amendment guarantee of equal protection of the laws. That does not mean equal protection "as defined by law." If it did, the legislature and Governor of Arkansas might have been entitled to do what they did in 1957, when they "defined" the equal protection rights of public school students to be rights to a "separate but equal," racially segregated education. But our Constitution has never worked that way, and in 1958, in Cooper versus Aaron, the Supreme Court rightly ruled that Arkansas' attempt to redefine the fourteenth amendment was unconstitutional, and desegregated Arkansas' schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Patrick Leahy
Our Constitution has a provision, and a process, for defining new constitutional rights or for redefining existing constitutional rights. That provision, the amendment provision, is in Article V. Article V provides for two-thirds of the members of both Houses of Congress, plus three-fourths of the State legislatures, to amend the Constitution when "necessary". It does not provide for us to pass the buck to bare majorities in State legislatures or in a future Congress to define or redefine constitutional rights as we go along.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
As a matter of principle, therefore, I believe that an "as may be defined by law" provision is an abdication of our duty, sitting as we do today as constitutional Framers, to provide clear constitutional standards against which other laws may be judged. In a constitutional democracy, the rule of law means that constitutional rights are to be found in the Constitution, not in ordinary statutes passed from time to time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
If we are going to pass the buck, we should at least be clear about who we are passing it to. Who gets to write the "law" that "define[s]" the critical terms of this constitutional amendment? This is yet another basic question that the amendment itself does not answer. So I have studied the Committee report for an answer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
In a statement that must be profoundly troubling to those Senators who complain regularly about "activist judges" making law, the report first says that "[t]he `law' which will define a `victim' (as well as `crime of violence') will come from the courts interpreting the elements of criminal statutes until definitional statutes are passed explicating the term." This, I suppose, is the "don't worry, the courts will figure it out" theory. Anyone who subscribes to this theory should be prepared to confirm the most activist judges this country has ever seen, because that is certainly the vaguest, blankest check that has ever been written to the judiciary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.534
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Patrick Leahy
The Committee report "anticipates" that judicial law-making under this constitutional amendment may be short-lived -- that Congress and the State legislatures would quickly step in and enact "definitional laws" for purposes of their own criminal systems.
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
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
It is worth pausing for a moment to consider what this means. One of the main arguments that we have heard in support of this amendment is that we need to eliminate the current "patchwork" of victims' rights.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
We are told we need this amendment because even though all 50 States provide rights for victims, the rights vary from State to State. A constitutional amendment that may be defined differently from State to State would not correct this situation -- it would simply replace one patchwork with another. The superficially simple concept of basic baseline rights for victims will fracture into more than 50 different schemes of rights. I do not think that there is anything wrong with such diversity; indeed, I believe that the present system of defining crimes and the rights of crime victims and enforcing criminal justice primarily at the State level has served this country well throughout our history. But I do object to a shell game that dresses up rights defined by State law as Federal constitutional rights, thus trivializing the United States Constitution and casting doubt on the rights that it currently protects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Patrick Leahy
Finally, I should note that the "as these terms may be defined by law" provision is not the only delegation in this proposed amendment. Section 3 provides that "The Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." In their additional views, Senators Kyl and Feinstein note that they originally proposed to give enforcement power to the States as well as to Congress, but then reached another of this amendment's political compromises.
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
0.285
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
I am, however, mystified as to what function the section 3 enforcement power could possibly serve. Similar provisions are contained in the fourteenth amendment and in the various amendments that protect voting rights. In the fourteenth and voting rights amendments, the Federal enforcement power against the States was justified by the long history of resistance of certain States to the Federal constitutional mandates for equal protection of law and equal voting rights. But there is no such history of State abuses with respect to victims' rights. In fact, many States provide more protections for crime victims than Federal law provides.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
-0.571
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Patrick Leahy
The majority report alleges no conflict between States and the Federal Government that would necessitate a Federal enforcement power. Rather, the reason given by the amendment's principal sponsors for putting victims' right in the Federal Constitution at all is that the States supposedly need Federal help to protect them effectively. They claim that:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
I frankly do not understand this explanation. If you want to empower State courts to take State statutes and constitutional amendments seriously, the last thing you do, I would think, is impose a complex new Federal mandate on them. If you want to help willing States protect victims, the last thing you do, I would think, is to place their criminal justice systems under congressional supervision and subject them to Federal enforcement through the Federal courts.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
We are left, therefore, with an enforcement provision that mimics other amendments, but without any suggestion of the need to coerce recalcitrant States that justified such provisions elsewhere. Coercing the States here because we have done it before in other contexts is harmful to State sovereignty. And empowering Congress to enforce against the States constitutional rights which it is up to the States to define is likely to be futile. If the goal is, as asserted, to help the States protect victims' rights, we should not be piling new constitutional duties on the States; we should be providing assistance. Instead of threatening them with the stick of federal enforcement, I believe that we should offer the States the carrot of funding for the protection of victims' rights. If you agree with me, you should reject this amendment and, instead, support the Crime Victims Assistance Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21511
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Patrick Leahy
Senators Kyl and Feinstein urge us not to make perfect the enemy of the good. If this amendment responded to an urgent need that could not be met by statute, and if it were well-drafted but imperfect, I would give that argument serious consideration. I have explained before why I believe the goals of this amendment are not merely adequately served, but better served, by statute. But I want to highlight briefly the other problem with this amendment. Not only is it not perfect; it is not well-drafted. In fact, it is remarkably sloppy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.647
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
I have just discussed the two major problems with the text of the amendment. Section 1 creates a complex scheme of new federal constitutional rights without saying with any clarity who is entitled to those rights, then says "don't worry; someone, somewhere, in a court or in Congress or in the States, will make a law that will identify who gets these rights." Section 3 then empowers Congress to enforce those rights on behalf of these yet-to-be-identified people against the States, not because the States are unwilling to recognize those rights, but because Congress has been empowered to enforce other constitutional rights in the past, so "why not here." I do not want to skip section 2. Let me read you a sentence:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.401
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
Let us call that "the tax lawyer's provision," since it is so obscure that I think only someone who has spent half their life plumbing the depths of the tax code could understand it. It would certainly be the first triple negative in the United States Constitution. I think that "Nothing in this article shall provide grounds to stay or continue any trial" should be a sentence on its own, since I do not think that this rule ends up being subject to the exception, in light of the exception to the exception, but frankly I am not sure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.044
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
I am also puzzled by the exception that appears to allow victims to reopen proceedings or invalidate rulings "to provide rights guaranteed by this article in future proceedings." If the concern is with future proceedings, I see no need for the exception to allow the reopening of present proceedings. But maybe I missed a turn somewhere in the drafters' maze.
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
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
Regardless of how it is ultimately interpreted, this intricate web of exceptions is not the stuff of a Constitution. One of the great virtues of our Constitution is that it speaks with a clear voice, articulating principles of justice that ordinary Americans can understand. The proposed amendment fails to meet that standard.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
Finally, let me say a few words about section 5, which states that the new constitutional rights for victims shall apply "in Federal and State proceedings, including military proceedings to the extent that the Congress may provide by law, juvenile justice proceedings, and proceedings in the District of Columbia and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States." This section is truly an enigma. No provision of the current Federal Constitution goes into detail about its geographic scope. There is a reason for that.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Patrick Leahy
The purpose of the Bill of Rights, as envisioned by the Framers, was to provide a fundamental uniform platform of rights enjoyed by all people throughout the United States. Of course every provision of the Constitution applies throughout the United States. The fact that the drafters of this amendment felt the need to state that here suggests a fundamental confusion about the nature of the Federal Constitution, which is, by definition, the supreme law of the land. It was, perhaps, that same confusion that led them to provide for the key phrase of this federal constitutional amendment, "a victim of a crime of violence," to be defined by a patchwork of State and Federal statutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patrick Leahy
A degree of uncertainty at the margins on questions of law and fact may be inevitable in legislation. But, despite the fact that it would be one of the longest-ever amendment to the Constitution, the half- baked proposal before the Senate is hopelessly vague on the basics. I do not know from looking at this amendment and listening to its supporters when it applies and who it applies to, or how that will be figured out.
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
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
Senator Hatch has made many of the same points about this proposed constitutional amendment. At our last Committee markup in September 1999, however, the distinguished Senator from Utah said that he intended to vote for this amendment, even though he has "real questions" about it, "because of the hard work that has been put into it." I cannot go along with that reasoning. I commend the efforts of those who have worked on this amendment, as I commend the efforts of Federal and State legislators across the country who have worked to provide rights for victims of crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
But "A" for effort is not good enough if it means subjecting the American people to a "C"-grade Constitution.
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
-0.142
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
As a Senator, I believe I have a constitutional duty not to inflict on the American people and our busy courts a new constitutional provision when I and they have no idea what it means in the most obvious type of case to which it theoretically might apply. And I have a constitutional duty as a Senator not to pass the buck to the courts by saying, "Here's a new constitutional provision that no one understands. Go make something up." When Madison, Jefferson and their compatriots wrote the original Constitution, they did not settle for "don't worry, someone else will figure this out later." Nor should we.
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
-0.139
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record, a letter to me from the NAACP dated April 10, 2000, opposing the proposed constitutional amendment, and a letter to Senators Lott and Daschle dated April 19, 2000, from over 300 law professors opposing the proposed amendment as unnecessary and dangerous.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. L. Chafee). The Senator from West Virginia.
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
0.577
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Robert Byrd
Mr. President, I have been asked by the two distinguished principal proponents, as I understand it, to allow the motion to proceed to be withdrawn by unanimous consent, after which I and others who are opposed to the constitutional amendment could proceed to make our speeches.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Robert Byrd
I am opposed to that procedure. I think that if we are going to call up constitutional amendments around here -- and certainly Senators have a right to offer constitutional amendments -- but if they are going to be called up, I think we ought to take the full time and discuss them, the full time allowed to us under the rules and discuss those amendments -- pro and con -- and not allow them to be withdrawn and then, afterwards make our speeches.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.078
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Robert Byrd
That does not make sense to this Senator. They have a perfect right -- the proponents -- to seek consent to have the amendments withdrawn. But I say, let's have a full discussion of them and then give consent to their being withdrawn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Robert Byrd
I honor those proponents who have worked hard, especially the two principal ones, Mr. Kyl of Arizona and Mrs. Feinstein of California. They are very dedicated, very worthy, very formidable protagonists. I respect them and respect their viewpoints. They have as much right to disagree with me as I have with them. They certainly have the right to their viewpoints. I do not quarrel with that right at all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Robert Byrd
Let me also say to the victims of crime, wherever they may be, if they be watching, listening or reading the congressional record of these statements, I certainly am not against victims' rights. I am sure I speak for all of those in this body who oppose this constitutional amendment. We are not against victims' rights. I am for victims' legitimate rights. As one who has been about as firm as any other Senator could be when it comes to dealing with criminals, as one who believes in capital punishment, as one who believes in the death penalty, as one who has seen a public execution, as one who believes in making the criminals pay, I certainly do not take a back seat to anyone when it comes to supporting legitimate victims' rights. I am for that. But I am not for this amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Robert Byrd
I think victims' rights can be secured, are being secured, and will continue to have my support, when statutes are devised to protect those rights. But when it comes to amending the Federal Constitution, that is something else. That is entirely another matter. We don't need to amend the Federal Constitution to secure victims rights.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.835
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
I saw them tearing a building down, A group of men in a busy town; With a "Ho, heave, ho" and a lusty yell, They swung a beam and the sidewall fell.
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
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Robert Byrd
Am I a builder who works with care, Building my life by the rule and square?
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
Am I shaping my deeds by a well-laid plan, Patiently building the best I can?
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
Or am I a wrecker who walks the town, Content with the labor of tearing down?" That is the picture we have before us. We are talking about the higher law of our land, the Constitution of the United States of America. It was centuries in the making, but it can be trivialized in a day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Robert Byrd
We are talking about the Federal Constitution, the Constitution of the United States of America, the Constitution that was signed by 39 delegates on September 17, 1787.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Robert Byrd
Listen to them: New Hampshire, Nicholas Gilman and John Langdon; Massachusetts, Nathaniel Gorham and Rufus King; Connecticut, Roger Sherman and William Samuel Johnson; New York, Alexander Hamilton; New Jersey, William Paterson, David Brearley, William Livingston, Jonathan Dayton; Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Mifflin, Robert Morris, George Clymer, Jared Ingersoll, Thomas FitzSimons, Gouverneur Morris -- the tall man with the peg leg -- and James Wilson; Delaware, George Read, John Dickinson, Jacob Broom, Richard Bassett; Maryland, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer, Daniel Carroll, James McHenry; Virginia, George Washington, John Blair, James Madison; North Carolina, William Blount, Richard Dobbs Spaight, Hugh Williamson; South Carolina, Charles Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, John Rutledge, Pierce Butler; Georgia, William Few and Abraham Baldwin.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
89
Sprache Difficult Word Count
73
Robert Byrd
What would they think? What would they think of this amendment? Not what professor so-and-so of such-and-such university may think, but what would those framers of the Constitution say if they were 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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Robert Byrd
Most Americans can recall seeing the statue of "Blind Justice" holding aloft a balance scale in a courthouse or as a logo for a favorite TV crime show. It is an impressive and powerful representation with roots in Greek and Roman mythology.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Robert Byrd
The scale symbolizes the impartial weighing of evidence, while the blindfolded figure, the goddess Themis, symbolizes equal justice under the law for the accused.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
But in a larger sense, the scale symbolizes something even more significant. It symbolizes competing interests -- universal tensions, if you will -- such as innocence versus guilt, truth versus falsehood, personal privacy versus the public welfare, the power of the State versus the rights of the individual. When those scales are put into equilibrium, they are said to be in balance, the right side weighed to be exactly at level with the left.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.488
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Robert Byrd
When it comes to human affairs, balance is a very difficult state to achieve. But once achieved, the sweet harmony of balance -- one tension offset by just the right measure of the competing tension -- allows for the calmest, most rational functioning of man's institutions of order.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.235
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Robert Byrd
Nowhere is the example of beautiful and near-perfect balance, despite competing and conflicting ambitions, goals, and passions more profoundly demonstrated than in that venerable charter, the U.S. Constitution, which I hold here in my right hand.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Robert Byrd
Our Constitution embodies the accommodation of such difficult-to- rectify aspirations as the National Government's need for supremacy and the individual State's need for autonomy. Our Constitution satisfies the States' desire to maintain order without trampling on the individual's right to enjoy liberty. Liberty. That is the key word. Liberty. Our Constitution bestows power on the institutions and offices of Government in such a way as to allow them to adequately carry out their duties and yet be curbed and checked by the duties and responsibilities of other officials and institutions. Such is the brilliance and the genius of our national charter that it has been amended only 27 times in our more than 200-year history. Ten of those 27 amendments, of course, comprise the Bill of Rights, leaving only 17 amendments in these 212 years. Seventeen amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Robert Byrd
One of those -- the prohibition amendment of 1919 -- was repealed, wiped out -- that was the 18th amendment; it was wiped out by the 21st amendment. So take one away -- the 18th amendment -- and that leaves only 16 amendments.
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
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Robert Byrd
One might say: How about the 21st amendment, which wiped it out? Don't subtract that one because there is a portion of that amendment that is still in the Constitution, and it will remain there until such time as it may be repealed. But you might say there are 16 amendments. Over 11,000 amendments to the Constitution have been introduced in both Houses.
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
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Robert Byrd
The men who created this amazing -- and it is amazing. One may read Shakespeare and one may read the Bible time and time and time again, and each time one reads that Holy Writ, he or she will find something new -- every time. But think of this truly amazing, durable Constitution. It is a durable crucible for liberty. The men who created this durable, amazing, wonderful crucible for liberty were students of history and students of various methods of governing going back, back, back, back, back into the misty centuries of antiquity, long before 1787. They were students of the philosophies of the various methods of government. These men who wrote the Constitution came fresh from the mistakes of the experience of the Articles of Confederation, the first Constitution of the United States. They lived under the Articles of Confederation; they knew what the flaws of the Articles were. They knew where they fell short. They knew where those provisions were lacking. The memory of the Revolutionary War and the bloodshed in that struggle for freedom were at the forefront of their minds. They -- the framers -- God bless their names -- bequeathed to me, to us, something very profound -- something strong, yet something also quite delicate. Over the years, I have come to believe that we should tinker with their magnificent work only very, very rarely.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.97345
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Robert Byrd
Each Member of this body takes an oath when he or she becomes a U.S. Senator, and there have only been 1852 men and women who have taken that oath to be Members of this great body. Think -- just think -- for a moment about that oath. Think about the words: "Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." Then think, if you will, about the extreme difficulty of the procedure laid out in that same Constitution for changing that Constitution in any way. I do believe that the framers were quite wary of injudicious disruptions to, and even the meddling, piddling, tinkering, and tampering with the careful balance that they had so laboriously achieved. As in most things, they were only too right.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Robert Byrd
In the 106th Congress, as of April 17 of this year, there had been 63 constitutional amendments proposed -- 63 constitutional amounts proposed. The Senate has only been in session 43 or 45 days this year. In the 105th Congress, there were 107 constitutional amendments proposed. I think that it is clear the framers' fears were quite well founded. These amendments are proliferating at an unalarming level.
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 Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
That is why I have taken the floor on yesterday, that is why I have taken it today, and that is why I shall take it, the Lord willing, time and time again in the days to come.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
These amendments are proliferating at an alarming level. It seems that we are almost intent on disrupting what has served us and continues to serve us so well -- the elegant wisdom and the very careful balance inherent in the Constitution. For the second time within 30 days, the U.S. Senate -- that remarkable body which Gladstone, who had been Prime Minister of Britain four times, remarked about -- "that remarkable body," the U.S. Senate, "the most remarkable of all of the inventions of modern politics," the U.S. Senate is being called upon to adopt an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.2
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Robert Byrd
It would be laughable if it weren't so serious.
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
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
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
Robert Byrd
Who are we to conjure up all of these myriad amendments to that great document?
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
So I say the Senate perhaps had better adopt a resolution designating April as "Amend the Constitution Month." Let's have at it. Let's have a resolution calling April, the fourth month of this year of our Lord, the year 2000, the last year in the 20th century, the last year in the second millennium.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
Fie on the media, and fie on politicians who try to hand the American people all of this flimflam about this year's being the first year of the 21st century -- this year's being the first year of a new century. Take the old math, take the new math, whatever math you want to take. It all comes out the same.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Robert Byrd
There are 100 years in every century, and 1,000 years in every millennium. We are today in the last year of the 20th century.
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
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Robert Byrd
I was invited down to the White House a few days before the beginning of the new year. I don't go down very often. I don't get invited down as much as I used to, but it doesn't bother me. I went down when I was majority leader, when I was minority leader, and when I was majority leader again, and when I was President pro tempore of the Senate -- all too much. I got tired of going down there.
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
-0.5
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
I must say they were very kind to invite me down to what I think they called the New Millennium party.
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
0.556
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Robert Byrd
I said to my fine staff person, you tell that nice lady that the new millennium hasn't begun yet, and it won't begin until the year 2001, January.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Robert Byrd
Now we have the latest constitutional amendment -- something called the crime victims' rights constitutional amendment, with the Senate poised to consider it following, you guessed it, "National Crime Victims' Rights Week," a week during which the Senate was in recess.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
Does this suggest something to us? To me, it suggests a less than serious, dare I say somewhat frivolous, view of the gravity and far- reaching nature of constitutional amendments in general, and of this constitutional amendment in particular.
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
0.197
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Robert Byrd
To those victims out there who are watching over that electronic eye, let me assure you again that I am for your legitimate rights. But I am not for adding an amendment to the Constitution. It isn't necessary.
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
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Robert Byrd
The amendment which is being proposed is intended to restore and preserve -- although I understand there were some negotiations going on with respect to this amendment as to how it might be changed and altered from what it is in the printed amendment upon the desks of Senators, negotiations going on with the White House, I understand. Why the White House? What do they have to do with it? The President of the United States doesn't sign a joint resolution that carries a constitutional amendment. That is a joint resolution that doesn't go to the President's desk. He can't veto it. He can't sign it. Why negotiate with him?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.824
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Robert Byrd
The amendment which is being proposed is intended to restore and preserve, "as a matter of right for the victims of violent crimes, the practice of victim participation in the administration of criminal justice that was the birthright of every American at the founding of our Nation." This is a very impressive goal for the amendment, and, if the matter only stopped there, undoubtedly it would enjoy the sympathy and the support of every Member of this body because who is there who would be opposed to the legitimate rights of victims of violent crime? The title and the substance of the measure are certainly worthy of consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
-0.061
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Robert Byrd
The Committee on the Judiciary recommended that victims' rights under nine general headings be protected in the amendment to the Federal Constitution. These nine rights are set forth as follows: (1) a right of victims to receive notice of criminal justice proceedings; (2) a right of victims to attend criminal justice proceedings related to crimes perpetrated against them; (3) a right of victims to be heard at five points in the criminal justice process, namely, plea bargains, bail or release hearings, sentencing, parole hearings, and pardon or commutation decisions; (4) a right of victims to notice of, and an opportunity to submit a statement concerning, a proposed pardon or commutation of sentence; (5) a right of victims to notice of release or escape of the accused; (6) a right to consideration of the victims' interest in a trial free from unreasonable delay; (7) a right of victims to an order of restitution; (8) a right of victims to have their own safety considered whenever an accused or convicted offender is released from custody.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.92308
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.92308
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.24324
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.24324
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.48285
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Robert Byrd
These sound like good things, good amendments. They are good.
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
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Robert Byrd
No. 9, notice to the victims of these rights inasmuch as such rights are of little use if the victims remain unaware of them.
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)
1.94591
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
What is wrong with that? Nothing is wrong with that. We can all be for that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.358
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.1
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Robert Byrd
These participatory rights of victims are laudable and are worthy of consideration, certainly in the instance of legislation, but not when it comes to amending the Federal Constitution.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Robert Byrd
Such rights can already be assured -- here is the problem -- such rights, as those we are talking about, can already be assured to victims by Federal or State legislation.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Robert Byrd
The majority states in the committee report that the first Federal constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims was introduced with hearings thereon in 1996 and that additional hearings were conducted in 1997, 1998, and 1999. The report also indicates that over these years, many changes were made to the original draft, several of which responded to concerns expressed in the hearings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Robert Byrd
The fact that so many changes were made over the years indicates to me that the subject matter could be better dealt with by legislation than by a Federal constitutional amendment. If it needs changing, if it needs modifying, if it needs altering, it can be done by legislation. And if we find that something is wrong and it isn't working right, we can change that law again the next session. We can even change it during this session. Congress can change, can alter, can modify, can amend the law almost overnight, if necessary, but not a constitutional amendment. That would take years to do. Statutes can be modified and refined by subsequent legislation during a single session of the legislative branch. But once a constitutional amendment is set into place, the only way to refine or amend that constitutional amendment is to further amend the Constitution of the United States, a procedure which necessarily requires years to do. The Prohibition amendment was on the books from January 1919 to December 1933. It took years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.565
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Robert Byrd
What are we talking about? This Constitution may not be perfect, but this amendment wasn't perfect. It was changed, and then it was changed, and then it was changed again, and now it is being pulled back because there need to be further changes. What does that tell us? What if it had been welded into the Constitution of the United States and then they would have found, lo and behold, this ought to be changed, this isn't right, this is wrong, we need to change it. That is a long process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.357
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
I was interested, as I scanned the committee report, to note that the two legal experts who testified in support of the amendment in the first hearing in 1996 testified again and again and again in the subsequent three hearings. Professor Paul Cassell -- I have never had the pleasure of meeting that gentleman -- Professor Paul Cassell of the University of Utah College of Law and Steve Twist, former chief assistant attorney general of Arizona, were the chief legal experts. They may have been the best in the Nation; I don't know. Professor Cassell appears at all four hearings in support of the amendment. It seemed to me there was a paucity of expert academic witnesses who appeared in furtherance of the amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Robert Byrd
This duo -- and I say it with great respect for them; they may be the best two in America -- the same duo were heard over and over again. Wouldn't it have been well to have a few more? Wouldn't it have been well to add to the list of experts?
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
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Robert Byrd
It should not go unnoticed that the committee report states that the U.S. Judicial Conference favors a statutory approach because it "would have the virtue of making any provisions in the bill which appeared mistaken by hindsight" -- that is 20/20, you know -- "to be amended by a simple act of Congress." The report also says that the State courts favor a statutory approach to the protection of victims' rights, citing the fact that the Conference of Chief Justices -- we only have one Chief Justice of the United States, but there are many chief justices of the 50 States -- citing the fact that the Conference of Chief Justices has underscored "the inherent prudence of a statutory approach" which could be refined as appropriate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.606
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Robert Byrd
Other major organizations, including several victims' groups, opposed the amendment, as is stated in the Committee report. For example, the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women takes the position that statutory alternatives are "more suitable" than an amendment to the Federal Constitution. Victim Services, the nation's largest victim assistance agency, also opposes S.J. Res. 3, arguing that the proposed amendment "may be well intentioned, but good intentions do not guarantee just results". The National Network to End Domestic Violence, as well as the National Organization for Women Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Murder Victim's Families for Reconciliation, a national organization of family members of murder victims, are united in opposing the joint resolution. Moreover, prosecutors and other law enforcement authorities all across the country "have cautioned that creating special Constitutional rights for crime victims would have the perverse effect of impeding the effective prosecution of crime." It seems to me that one of the foremost rights of a victim of crime would be to see the perpetrator of that crime brought to justice, tried, convicted, and punished. That is the first and foremost right of the victim.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.06142
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17073
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17073
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.993
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Robert Byrd
The National District Attorneys Association has cautioned that the proposed amendment would "afford victims the ability to place unknowing, and unacceptable, restrictions on prosecutors while strategic and tactical decisions are being made about how to proceed with the case." Prosecutorial discretion over plea bargaining "is particularly at risk" if S.J. Res. 3 were to be adopted. While I personally believe, and have long believed, that there is entirely too much plea bargaining -- I believed that for a long time -- the committee points out that a prosecutor may need to obtain the cooperation of a defendant who can bring down an entire organized crime ring, or may need to protect the identity of an informant-witness, or may think that the evidence against the defendant will not convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt, in which case the accused killer, or whatever he might be, would go scot-free. Will the victim's rights have been upheld? Will the victim's rights have been secured if the killer goes free? If the robber goes free? If the burglar goes free?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.24138
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.24138
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47542
VADER
-0.916
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Robert Byrd
In any event, I support the main objectives in the measure for the protection of victims' rights, but such protection can be afforded by legislation at the Federal and State levels, and there is absolutely no need for a Federal constitutional amendment to meet the needs set forth in the resolution.
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
-0.458
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Robert Byrd
The chief justices of the States have expressed grave concerns that the proposed constitutional amendment would lead to "extensive lower federal court surveillance of the day to day operations of state law enforcement operations." Now, get that. How many times have we heard it said, "Get the Government off our backs! Get the Government off our backs!" Wasn't that one of the complaints in the great, so-called -- what was it called? -- contract, the great contract they talked about some few years ago, the Contract With America. Why, of course, that was one of the great things they talked about -- Get the Government off our backs; Contract With America. Whoopee. Well, I will tell you, I have my Contract With America right here in my pocket. I know this Senator here, from Vermont, he had two men from Vermont who signed this Constitution, John Langdon and Nicholas Gilman. He has his Contract With America in his pocket -- I have. It is called the Constitution of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.63599
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Robert Byrd
Here we have grave concerns expressed by the chief justices of the States, grave concerns that the proposed constitutional amendment would lead to "extensive lower federal court surveillance of the day to day operations of state law enforcement operations." Get the Government off our back, they say on one hand. Then they say, Oh, let's adopt this constitutional amendment.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Robert Byrd
The minority view on the Senate Judiciary Committee shares these concerns, but states that the laudable goal of making State and law enforcement personnel more responsive to victims should not be achieved by establishing Federal court oversight of the criminal justice and correctional systems of the 50 States. They do not want the Government on their backs, so they do not support this proposed constitutional amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
-0.083
Neutral
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
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Robert Byrd
The minority on the committee states that there is no pressing reason to displace State laws in an area of traditional State concern, and that there is no compelling evidence pointing to the need for another unfunded mandate.
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)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Robert Byrd
They passed a bill here a few years back dealing with unfunded mandates. That was one of the first great so-called great plaints in the Contract -- what was it? The Contract With America?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, if the Senator will yield, I called it the Contract On America. They called it the Contract With America. I think it was a Contract On America.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
2.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Robert Byrd
The Contract On America. All right. Call it a Contract On America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Robert Byrd
The minority also states that there is no need for more Federal court supervision and micromanagement of State and local affairs, when every State is already working hard to address the issues in ways that are best suited to its own citizens and its own criminal justice system.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
There have been some 63 drafts of the proposed amendment, and it remains both excessively detailed and decidedly vague. The level of detail provided in this amendment is inconsistent with the structure and the style of our country's great governing document, and, indeed, the resolution reads like a statute, which suggests that that is, in fact, how the problem of protecting the rights of crime victims should be addressed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.374
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Robert Byrd
The majority report cites examples of overwhelming popular support and demonstrates that change toward better implementation of victims' rights is occurring now, already, in the States. The majority admits that "there is a trend" -- the majority in this subcommittee report issued by the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Senate -- admits that "there is a trend toward greater public involvement in the process, with the federal system and a number of states now providing notice to victims." Hence, it is my belief that we, here at the Federal legislative level, should avoid the adoption of a Federal constitutional amendment and that we should allow the States to continue to come up with innovations of their own without undue Federal intervention in a matter which, basically, is in the purview of the States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Robert Byrd
Our illustrious friends who are the chief cosponsors of the amendment, very honorable Members of this body, one from the Democratic side and one from the Republican side, have told us that they will be back. "We'll be back," they say.
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
0.782
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Robert Byrd
In the meantime, I hope we can educate ourselves a little better with respect to the constitutional principles that we are here to defend and to protect. I hope that during this interim, while they are preparing to come back, that we will be educating ourselves a bit further and helping to educate others as to the history of American constitutionalism so that Senators, in the future, may be a little better prepared to take on this new amendment when it is brought back before the Senate, as we are assured that it will be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Robert Byrd
I have heard, during this debate, that you can include these victims' rights in statutes, but they won't be enforced. Some of them are already in statutes, but they are not being enforced. That is what we heard the proponents say. They are not being enforced. They won't be enforced. They are in the laws of various States, but they are not being enforced so what we need is a constitutional amendment. How about that? How can be assured that a constitutional amendment will be enforced?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
0.452
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
Let's return to the Book our fathers read:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Robert Byrd
That is the lesson. If the people in the States will not be persuaded by the statutes of the States that are already on the books, if they cannot be enforced, then will they listen to Moses and the prophets even if they rose from the dead? Will they hear even if it is a Federal constitutional amendment?
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
-0.687
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
Why should we think they will hear better, that they will see better, that they will honor more, that they will abide more by words that are written into the Federal Constitution than they will those words that are already written in the statute books of the States and the Federal statutes as well? If they will not hear them, they will not hear Moses and the prophets, even though they were brought from the dead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Robert Byrd
If they will not abide by the statutes, if they will not enforce them, what is there to ensure us that they would enforce the strictures of a new constitutional amendment? And if they did not, what would we be doing to the Federal Constitution? We would trivialize it; we would minimize it; we would lower it in the estimation of the people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.264
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Robert Byrd
When it comes to amending the highest law in our constitutional system, it behooves us to step back and behold the forest, not just the trees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Robert Byrd
Once before in our history we amended the Constitution without carefully thinking through the consequences. That was when the 18th amendment, dealing with prohibition, was ratified on January 16, 1919.
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
0.116
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
I can remember as a boy seeing those revenue officers come around to the coal company houses. I can see them climbing the hills of the coal mining community going to various houses, going into the woods, looking for the moonshine stills. Those were the revenuers, as they used to say -- the revenuers. That was under prohibition. That amendment opened a Pandora's box, or as Senator Jeff Bingaman says, a box of Pandoras. That amendment opened a Pandora's box of unintended and unforeseen consequences, and it was not until almost 15 years later that the 21st amendment repealing the 18th amendment was ratified on December 5, 1933. It took a long time to get the genie back into the bottle, and we should have learned a lesson from that experience.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Robert Byrd
As a principle of simple prudence, we should be ever cautious about amending the organic law of our Nation. Justice Cardozo was explicit in his warning, uttered in the case of Browne v. City of New York, and we should heed that warning. Here it is:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
Mr. President, the Constitution itself in article V, the article that provides for amendments to the Constitution, carries such an implication. Here is what it says -- listen carefully -- as an implication against hasty or ill-considered changes:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
There is the warning, "whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary." The word "necessary" is not just a throwaway word that was just inserted to fill up space in article V of the U.S. Constitution. We can be sure that the constitutional framers chose the word carefully, as they did all other words in that unique document.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Robert Byrd
It was the word chosen by Governor Edmund Randolph when he presented the Virginia Plan to the Constitution on May 29, 1787. That is my wedding anniversary date. My wife and I were married on May 29. It will be 63 years ago on May 29. I will never forget it. And that is the date in 1787 that Edmund Randolph rose at that Constitutional Convention and laid down his plan containing 15 resolves, 15 resolutions. The 13th of the 15 resolutions, according to Madison's notes, read as follows:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.242
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Robert Byrd
William Paterson of New Jersey laid the New Jersey Plan before the Convention on June 15, and with respect to amending the Constitution, he used the words that the Congress be authorized "to alter & amend in such manner as they shall think proper" -- "in such manner as they shall think proper." When one compares the pertinent language in the two plans, it is readily apparent that Randolph's language in the Virginia plan was the stronger and more exacting upon those who would undertake to amend the Constitution. Paterson's proposal provided for constitutional amendments in such manner "as they (the Congress) shall think proper." In other words, there is no requirement of necessity. The standard, "as they shall think proper," can vary with whim or caprice or political motivation. Thus, without any firm anchor, what may be thought "proper" one day, might very well not be thought "proper" on the next. But on the contrary, Randolph's language, "whenever two- thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary," -- "whenever two-thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary" -- provides a surer anchor and firmer foundation, and like the warning sign at a railroad crossing, "stop, look, and listen", commands not only the rapt attention, but also the considered judgment and focus of those who would alter, modify, add to, or repeal the fundamental law of the Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.569
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
62
Robert Byrd
Needless to say, Randolph's language weathered the scrutiny of the Committee of Style and Arrangement; the Committee of Detail; the Committee of the Whole; and survived the storms and changing vicissitudes of the Convention itself.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Robert Byrd
The word "necessary" made it through all the committees, all the disputations, all the disquisitions, all the arguments, and came out at the end in that almost immortal document, the Constitution of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.211
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Robert Byrd
That word "necessary" is not just an empty word. It is not just a place holder. It is not just a word to be thrown in to fill out the whole. It meant something. It required something. The word was "necessary." "Whenever two-thirds of the States shall deem it necessary to amend." Supreme Court Justice Campbell, in Marshall versus Baltimore & O.R.R., offered these words which we might do well to ponder in this instance. Here is what he said: "The introduction of new subjects of doubt, contests and contradiction, is the fruit of abandoning the Constitutional landmarks." We would profit greatly by reviewing the constitutional landmarks as we are confronted today with this proposed constitutional amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.652
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.8
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Robert Byrd
Madison, in The Federalist No. 43, alluded to "that extreme facility which would render the Constitution too mutable"; and he proceeded to implore against appeals to the people that were too frequent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
This was Madison talking. In The Federalist No. 43, he alluded to "that extreme facility which would render the Constitution too mutable" and proceeded to implore against appeals to the people that were too frequent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
Here we have 11,000 of these proposed amendments to the Constitution that have been floating around in one or both Houses throughout the years -- 11,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Robert Byrd
In the Federalist No. 49 Madison warned: ". . . As every appeal to the people would carry an implication of some defect in the government, frequent appeals would in great measure deprive the government of that veneration which time bestows on everything, and without which perhaps the wisest and freest governments would not possess the requisite stability." That was James Madison. He was only 36 years old, less than half my age. Listen to him. Let me say it again. He warned: . . . "As every appeal to the people" -- as we are being asked to appeal to the people here with S.J. Res. 3 -- ". . . As every appeal to the people would carry an implication of some defect in the government, frequent appeals would in great measure deprive the government of that veneration which time bestows on everything, and without which perhaps the wisest and freest governments would not possess the requisite stability." In this same Federalist paper, Madison went on to say: "The danger of disturbing the public tranquility by interesting too strongly the public passions, is a still more serious objection against a frequent reference of Constitutional questions to the decision of the whole society." Ah, what if Madison were here today to speak. The galleries would be filled. The media galleries would be crowded. There would not be a seat vacant. They would be all ears, all eyes, because this would be Madison, 36 years of age, purported to be the father of the Constitution, speaking.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.17007
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.39394
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.39394
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80563
VADER
0.774
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Robert Byrd
Listen to him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Robert Byrd
"But the greatest objection of all is, that the decisions which would probably result from such appeals, would not answer the purpose of maintaining the Constitutional equilibrium of the government." Finally, Madison clinched his point, when he said: "It appears in this, that occasional appeals to the people would be neither a proper nor an effectual provision, . . ." Mr. President, an overriding question, therefore, as we examine the proposed Constitutional amendment, is simply this: "Is it necessary?" "Is it necessary?" That is the standard that is set forth in the verbiage of the Constitution: "Is it necessary?" Penetrating light has been shed upon this question by the minority views of Senators Leahy, Kennedy, Kohl, and Feingold, who, in the committee report, beginning on page 57, set forth a litany of major laws recently enacted by Congress to grant broader protections and provide more extensive services for victims of crime. Among these laws are the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982; the Victims of Crime Act of 1984; the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990; the Violence Against Women Act of 1994; the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996; the Victim Rights Clarification Act of 1997; the Crime Victims with Disabilities Awareness Act of 1998; the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998, as well as the Torture Victims Relief Act; and the Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act, of March 10, 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.89474
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.89474
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.51231
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.07146
VADER
-0.98
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
77
Sprache Difficult Word Count
77
Robert Byrd
These are public laws. They have already been passed by both Houses. They have been signed into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.6
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Robert Byrd
Obviously, as the minority on the Senate Judiciary Committee point out, there is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that currently constitutes a barrier, that currently inhibits the enactment of State or Federal laws that protect crime victims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
With 33 States having adopted state constitutional amendments dealing with victims' rights, and while every State and the District of Columbia already have some type of statutory provision providing for increased victims' rights, including some or all of the rights enumerated in S.J. Res 3, what is needed is better enforcement of State laws and increased funding, not a Federal constitutional amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.361
Somewhat 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
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Robert Byrd
This should be "as clear," as our former illustrious and dear colleague, the late Sam Ervin, used to say, "as the noonday sun in a cloudless sky." Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once stated: "In my opinion, the Legislature has the whole lawmaking power except so far as the words of the Constitution expressly or impliedly withhold it." There is no indication whatsoever that the Federal Constitution of today provides any barrier -- either expressly or impliedly -- to the lawmaking power in the subject area of victims' rights. It would, therefore, be far better for lawmakers at the Federal and State levels to exert their talents toward enactment of any further legislation that may be needed -- I will be there to join them -- rather than pursuing a course of amending the U.S. Constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Robert Byrd
Hamilton, in the Federalist No. 85 -- this is the final Federalist paper -- states: "It appears to me susceptible of absolute demonstration, that it would be far more easy to obtain subsequent than previous amendments to the Constitution." How right he was. In the light of Hamilton's wise words, members of the Senate should proceed with the utmost caution in proposing and supporting Constitutional amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.811
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Robert Byrd
It is more than noteworthy to again reflect upon the fact that during the 212 years of the American Republic, its organic law has been amended only 27 times -- including the first time in which all ten amendments were ratified in one fell swoop. Those ten amendments constituted the Bill of Rights. During this period of over two centuries, more than 11,000 constitutional amendments have been proposed in Congress, but Congress has withstood the pressure behind this flood. Pheobe Cary's I long ago read poem about the lad who put his finger in the hole in the dyke: he "held back the sea by the strength of his single arm". The Senate must once again act to prevent a hole in the dyke which, if exploited here, might, in time, become a virtual flood.
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
-0.262
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Robert Byrd
Hamilton, in the Federalist Essay No. 85, states: "For my own part, I acknowledge a thorough conviction that any amendments which may, upon mature consideration, be thought useful, will be applicable to the organization of the government, not to the mass of its powers; . . ." It should be preeminently clear to all observers that the amendment we are considering at this time, would not, as Hamilton had noted, "be applicable to the organization of the government," but, instead, pertains "to the mass of its powers." The Founders departed from practically all historical precedents by producing the system known as American federalism, and they did this with great care and skill, for the issue of the States' sovereignty was a flashpoint upon which the endeavor at Philadelphia could very quickly have disintegrated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.81
Very Positive
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
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Robert Byrd
The Constitution really consists of two types of provisions. One set of provisions is concerned with structure -- the separation of functions and powers, the departments of administration, the House of Representatives, the Senate, the President, the Judiciary, and their relations to one another. The other set of provisions is concerned with the relation of the States to the general government. The powers of the general government are limited and the powers of the States are also under certain restrictions.
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
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Robert Byrd
This federalism was entirely new. There was nothing like it in the colonial charters or in the state Constitutions of 1776 and 1777. The development of federalism went through similar stages and took almost as long in its processes as the development of the structural parts of the Constitution. It had been an important and a much debated question for more than a 100 years before 1776, and more than 20 plans of power- sharing had been suggested and discussed.
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
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Robert Byrd
As the Articles of Confederation clearly demonstrated, the protection of the States' prerogatives continued to be held very dear, even in the face of the exigencies of newly claimed independence and armed conflict with Britain. What the Framers successfully crafted in 1787 was a system which retained enough sovereignty for the States to keep them from rejecting the new Constitution, while at the same time providing sufficient power to the national government so that it could be effective at home, and establish a credible presence in international affairs -- quite an achievement!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.7
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Robert Byrd
The minority on the Judiciary Committee -- headed by my illustrious friend, the very able Senator from Vermont the 14th State -- indubitably are of the view that the amendment before us constitutes a significant intrusion of Federal authority into a province traditionally left to State and local authorities. The minority viewpoint States a truism: "Under our federal system the administration of criminal justice rests with the states except as Congress, acting within the scope of those delegated powers, has created offenses against the United States." Screws vs. United States Mr. President, let us view, therefore, with a jaundiced eye, this proposal to amend the Constitution. As I have already indicated, there is nothing in the Constitution which currently inhibits the National and State legislatures from enacting legislation and providing the necessary funds to deal with the many problems surrounding victims' rights.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
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
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Robert Byrd
Let me say again, for the benefit of those victims who may not be sitting nearby but who may be out there on the plains, in the Alleghenies, in the forests, on the lakes of this great country, let me say to them: There is nothing, absolutely nothing, in this Constitution which currently inhibits the National and State legislatures from enacting legislation and providing the necessary funds to deal with the many problems surrounding your rights, victims' rights -- nothing!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.831
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Robert Byrd
All needful legislation at the national and local levels should be considered and should be exhausted before we embark upon a course that leads to a further amendment of the Constitution. That is what we are saying. Let's try all the others, and let's enforce the laws if they are not being enforced. Once we go down that road of amending the Constitution, one amendment leads to another amendment, and then to another amendment, and as Hamilton predicted in Federalist No. 85, "it would be far more easy to obtain subsequent than previous amendments to the Constitution." Willy-nilly amendments to the Constitution can only serve to trivialize it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.389
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Robert Byrd
As Hippocrates admonished physicians everywhere, "Do no harm," we Senators who have taken an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States should measure our actions likewise: Let us do no harm to the Constitution. When amendments to the Constitution become a political way of life, when they dovetail with hortatory national weeks for this or for that, then we have transcended mere bumper sticker politics and entered the very shaky world of bumper sticker amendments to the U.S. Constitution. As a result, the public respect for that venerable document will certainly diminish. Just amend it enough and the public veneration for that unique document, the Constitution of the United States, will certainly diminish.
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
-0.068
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Robert Byrd
This particular amendment appears to contemplate rewriting the criminal justice code and placing that rewrite into the Constitution. If we wish to rewrite the criminal justice code, that is one thing. Let us have at it, let us be about it, and while we are about it, scan this proposed amendment for its best provisions to incorporate. Certainly, victims' rights, or rather protections, as I prefer to call them, are a cause that I can enthusiastically support. I can embrace them and hold them close to my heart. But why, oh why, do we need to take the step of pinning such a measure to the Constitution itself, rather like some sort of artificial tail? It would be quite funny if it weren't so serious.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Robert Byrd
The material which has been circulated in support of the need for this constitutional amendment seems to cite two primary reasons as its justification -- the first being that the criminal justice system does not give adequate protection to the interests of victims of crimes, and the second being that existing statutory and State provisions are not uniform. While both may be true, neither is a reason for a constitutional amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.604
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.1
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Robert Byrd
In the first instance, these concerns can be addressed through statutory means. In the second instance, the concern can also be addressed through statutory means, and to achieve it via the route of amending the Constitution could be deleterious to a very important bedrock principle in the Constitution. That principle is one of the main thrusts and achievements of the framers coming out of the experience of the Articles of Confederation, and one which is a central pillar of our Republic. What is that? Federalism!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.33
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Robert Byrd
Each of the States in its wisdom, through its legislature and its electorate, has the power and the right to protect and accommodate the interests of victims within its own criminal justice system. All of these decisions -- those that have been made, and those that will be made in all 50 States -- would become subservient to a constitutional standard if we were to adopt this amendment, which in all likelihood no one State would have chosen for its own particular citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Robert Byrd
Obviously, the proposed amendment mandates a significant intrusion of the Federal Government into an area traditionally left to State and local authorities. Nearly 95 percent of all the crimes are prosecuted by the States. The Federal Government does not have general police power. As the Supreme Court reminded us in United States v. Lopez:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Robert Byrd
This proposed amendment could drastically shift the responsibility by forcing States to put consideration of these new victims' rights and protections on an equal footing with the rights of the accused. Furthermore, in the majority report accompanying this amendment, concerns about disruptions to federalism are deflected by the incredible assertion that States will have "plenary authority" to tailor the amendment to fit the needs of their various criminal systems -- that they may flush out such definitions as "victims of crime" and "crimes of violence." So much for uniformity. They talk about uniformity. Well, so much for uniformity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.12026
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.936
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Robert Byrd
The result of such a reading of this amendment is, again, the very patchwork of laws that the proponents say they are trying to avoid. Moreover, for the first time, we will have turned the concept of federalism on its head by saying that States and various State laws may be allowed to implement the intent of a constitutional amendment. This is pure folly. What we will achieve if this poorly conceived amendment manages to end up as part of our Constitution is a serious aberration regarding the crowning achievement of the framers -- federalism -- and a recipe for a very nasty little stew of conflicting interpretations of what is and what is not a victim's right. I shudder to think of where that can lead us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.83
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Robert Byrd
The term "victim" is undefined and could be interpreted to mean any number of individuals -- some quite removed from the usual understanding. In the case of a murder, couldn't an entire family be considered "victims"? Take the tragedy at Columbine High School; could not the entire town of Littleton be considered "victims"? If a battered spouse, finally driven to retaliate to repeated violence, strikes back, is the abuser then also a "victim" and therefore entitled to a victim's protections?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.978
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Robert Byrd
An "exceptions" clause is included in this constitutional amendment. Consider that. Unlike any other part of the Constitution, we are inviting exceptions without stating who can make the exceptions. Are we suggesting that Federal constitutional rights can mean different things from State to State?
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
Please let us come to our collective senses. Let us come back down to earth again. Let us not shred the concept of federalism with one ill- considered vote in the frenzy of an election year.
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
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Robert Byrd
Let us pay attention to what we are about to do, remembering John Marshall's words:
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
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Robert Byrd
This resolution, S.J. Res. 3, consists of 403 words. I counted them. I learned to count by the old math. Yes, I memorized my multiplication tables back in that little two-room schoolhouse in southern West Virginia more than 75 years ago. But it is still the same multiplication tables; it hasn't changed, and it won't change. This resolution consists of 403 words. I am including, of course, the headings. In itself, it exceeds the number of words in 9 -- not the first 9, but 9 of the 10 amendments comprising the Bill of Rights. Now, many of us have participated in that little game of counting the words. I did so, also. Why not? Why should I not?
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
0.331
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Robert Byrd
According to the committee report accompanying this constitutional amendment, over 450 law professors expressed opposition to this amendment to the Constitution. Why weren't they invited to the hearings? In addition, the Cato Institute, the National Sheriffs' Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National Legal Aid and Defenders Association, the NAACP, the ACLU, the Justice Policy Institute, the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, the Youth Law Center, the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, the American Friends Service Committee, and the Friends Committee on National Legislation -- among others -- have expressed opposition to such an amendment. They take the position that statutes work, statutes are more flexible and are more easily enacted and more easily corrected and are more able to provide specific, effective remedies on behalf of victims of crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.74721
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Robert Byrd
The majority report cites President Clinton as having endorsed the constitutional amendment. Well, so what! President Clinton also supported the line-item veto, but the U.S. Supreme Court knocked it down. Presidents can be wrong and so can majorities.
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
0.578
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Robert Byrd
The majority also cites the National Governors' Association as having passed a resolution in 1997 supporting a Federal constitutional amendment on victims' rights. So what?
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
As I recall, the National Governors' Association not too long ago also supported a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. Yes -- a constitutional amendment to balance the Federal budget. The National Governors' Association supported that. The Federal Government has since balanced the budget, at least on paper, without resorting to a constitutional amendment.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Robert Byrd
We didn't need it. We didn't need it all along. But what if we had written it into the Constitution?
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
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
2.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Robert Byrd
I submit that the rights of victims of crimes can be clarified and enhanced by legislation at the Federal and State levels without resorting to an amendment to the Federal Constitution.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Robert Byrd
For, as Madison cogently stated in the Federal No. 49, "A Constitutional road to the decision of the people, ought to be marked out, and kept open for certain great and extraordinary occasions." The occasion for this amendment falls far short of being either "great" or "extraordinary," and does not measure up to Madison's prescription. Congress can immediately pass a statute and provide the financial resources necessary to assist the states in giving force to their own locally-tailored statutes and Constitutional provisions, thus avoid tampering with our national charter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Robert Byrd
Jesus said it well, when he sat at meat in the house of Levi: "No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse." Let us not add this piece of clashing new cloth to the venerable and beautiful garment of the Constitution, lest the new piece trivialize the old and a rent is made in the carefully coordinated system of federal and state relations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Robert Byrd
The Constitution of the United States was not meant to be a politician's plaything. It is not mine to play with. It is not yours to play with. It is not ours to play with. It is a sad commentary that we find ourselves having to prepare in haste, without adequate notice and under the strictures of possible cloture, to fend off this proposed change in our Federal Constitution. Think of it!
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
-0.474
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Robert Byrd
I do not question the sincerity of the proponents of the measure, but I do question the necessity for a constitutional amendment to achieve their goals and our goals. I also question the necessity, which is being forced upon us, to make such a basic decision under the Damocles' sword of limited debate. That is not what our forefathers had in mind for this great Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.747
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Robert Byrd
Surely no Senator needs to reread history in order to remember how much blood and treasure it has cost throughout the long centuries, dating back to the Magna Carta and beyond, to establish the greatest document of its kind that was ever written -- the Constitution of the United States, a Constitution which, in the words of Chief Justice Story, is "not intended to provide merely for the exigencies of a few years" but "to endure through a long lapse of ages, the events of which were locked up in the inscrutable purposes of Providence." Mr. President, I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.768
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I wish to do what I have done several times on the floor this week, and that is to thank my good friend and colleague, the distinguished senior Senator from West Virginia. He is to all our colleagues not only a dear friend but a great mentor. As I have said -- and I realize I repeat myself -- I have learned so much history not only this week but in the 25 years I have served with him.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.894
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
Senator Byrd was one of the very first Senators I met after I was elected to the Senate. We chatted at a dinner, in Boston, which he will recall, at the residence of the then-mayor of Boston -- he and I and a classmate of mine from law school, John Durkin. John and I had both graduated from law school 10 years before, and probably of hubris, chutzpah, or foolishness, we were both running for the Senate -- 10 years later, in 1974. We met with Senator Byrd at that time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
I began my practice of keeping a journal. I recently went back to read it. The Senator from West Virginia told of his childhood -- not being one born with a silver spoon in his mouth. There probably wasn't a silver spoon in the house. He told me what he had done -- self-taught, went on to school, learned more, and learned history as few men in this country ever have. But then he had the opportunity not only to learn history but to live history, as he has done day after day after day for over 40 years in the Congress of the United States, in both bodies.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
I wrote down some of the things he said that night. I even wrote down the music we heard that evening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Patrick Leahy
When I came to the Senate as a 34-year-old -- I was going to say "former prosecutor" but the first time I met him was before I was sworn in. I was still a prosecutor. I recall meeting with him during the lame duck session. I don't want to embarrass my good friend from West Virginia, because he met so many young Senators. But I remember so well that it was a lame duck session. I sat in the reception room and Senator Byrd came out. I started to reintroduce myself -- after all, he meets so many -- and he immediately referred to having met me and Senator-elect Durkin. He had absolute, total recall of that time.
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)
0.25131
VADER
0.284
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
I think about this because recently in an unpleasant and unfortunate constitutionally necessary event in this body a year ago when all 100 Members of the Senate sat at the impeachment trial. I recall a member of the other body made disparaging remarks about the Senate and that the House Managers would have to simplify things so we Senators could understand it. He came over to introduce himself to the distinguished Senator from West Virginia. I was sitting here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
He said: Senator Byrd, I may have somewhat overstated that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
Senator Byrd looked at him and said: I want you to understand two things: I pay close attention and I have a long memory.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
I repeated that to my oldest son and he said: Dad, Senator Byrd's right on both accounts.
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 Posi