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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
Entities
Moderation
5 Speakers
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Speakers
Gordon Smith Gordon Smith said 42 sentences of a total of 129 sentences.
33%
Gordon Smith said 915 words of a total of 2560 words.
36%
Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 40 sentences of a total of 129 sentences.
32%
Ted Kennedy said 610 words of a total of 2560 words.
24%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 27 sentences of a total of 129 sentences.
21%
Joe Biden said 518 words of a total of 2560 words.
21%
Daniel Moynihan Daniel Moynihan said 16 sentences of a total of 129 sentences.
13%
Daniel Moynihan said 452 words of a total of 2560 words.
18%
Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 4 sentences of a total of 129 sentences.
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Tom Harkin said 65 words of a total of 2560 words.
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Full Transcript
Joe Biden
Mr. President, as everyone in this room knows all too well, I have devoted much of my career to fighting crime. And if there is one thing that I have learned over the course of the past 30 years in public service, it's this: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I have watched as the Boys and Girls Clubs and other non-profits have worked to make certain that kids have a safe place to go after school. I have been supportive of countless crime prevention initiatives to protect our children, our parents and those unable to protect themselves. And guess what, these programs have worked to prevent crime. But even those programs whose single purpose is to do good, have seen some bad times. And that is why today, I am introducing the National Child Protection Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65925
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0491626502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0309870462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0293481397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00367988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003250769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001804565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001741498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001732161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001546407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001228294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001142491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.278
Magnitude:
140
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
Today, more than 87 million kids are involved each year in activities provided by child and youth organizations which depend heavily on volunteers to deliver their services. Millions more adults are also served by public and private voluntary organizations. Places like the Boys and Girls Clubs rely on volunteers to make these safe havens for kids a place where they can learn. But, while these non-profit organizations are doing God's work, there are some volunteers who have a different agenda -- and there are abuses that occur.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0905010093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0490421487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115449526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010261171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079429803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015137722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005126243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003563375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.69891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
92.548
Magnitude:
86
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
The National Mentoring Partnership reports that incidents of child sexual abuse in child care settings, foster homes and schools ranges from 1 to 7 percent. This is basic stuff -- these organizations can not function effectively without a safe infrastructure in place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
-0.479
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.044467827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0229511294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005216002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008958139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008008961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003664978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002413792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.33287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.90347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.56863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5442E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.179
Magnitude:
40
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
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Currently most child-service organizations do background checks on volunteers, but they may have to wait weeks or months for the result of a state or national criminal background check. Conducting these checks is also costly and therefore many organizations conduct only a limited check of their volunteers. And some organizations don't have access to national fingerprint databases which means that while a volunteer may pass a name-check in one state, he may have been convicted of atrocities in another. Our children, our parents and the disadvantaged are at risk and they need help.
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
-0.881
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3485048423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1035518362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0924575317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0406692503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.009570214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053597738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.004337302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0042388048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008868064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004238064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001717844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.992
Magnitude:
93
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
That is why my bill authorizes $180 million over five years for the FBI to establish a national center to conduct national criminal history fingerprint checks. Their checks will be provided to volunteer organizations at no cost and to all other organizations that serve children at minimal cost. This national center would screen 10 million volunteers each year and will make these volunteer-oriented organizations a safer place for all. My bill also authorizes $5 million to provide states with funds to hire personnel and improve fingerprint technology so that they can update information in national databases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.8970507421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3422629321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2036147751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1268639928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0505058561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.025633836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001641243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001381447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005214522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000104682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.89244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.411
Magnitude:
93
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
This should be an easy one for all of us. Most of us already understand the positive impact that these non-profits are having. Now, we have a duty to make these places safe for those most at-risk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1505517634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0241358648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0177818365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.014640014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0078163197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0033389977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009851567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001792423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000153738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6798E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
69.665
Magnitude:
37
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
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of this bill be placed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0630151015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0315173878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0271634344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0270209799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019732508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014608016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010931773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007334513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006134222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001130539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.21868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, today, along with Senators Chafee, Leahy, Harkin, Feingold, Reed and Jeffords, I am introducing legislation to help facilitate East Timor's transition to independence. Congressman Gejdenson has introduced similar legislation in the House of Representatives.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
In August 1999, after almost three decades of unrest under Indonesian rule, the people of East Timor voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Ted Kennedy
They did so at great personal risk. Anti-independence militia groups killed hundreds, hoping to intimidate and retaliate against those supporting independence. The militias also destroyed or severely damaged seventy percent of East Timor's infrastructure. Government services and public security were severely undermined.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.931
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Ted Kennedy
An international effort, led by Australia and including the United States, brought much-needed stability to East Timor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
Now, under the United Nation's Transitional Authority, stability is taking hold again in East Timor, and normal life is slowly returning.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ted Kennedy
In coming months, looking to America and other democratic nations as an example, East Timor's leaders will hold a constitutional convention to decide which form of democratic government to adopt. It is a process that reminds us of our own Constitutional Convention and would make our Founding Fathers proud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ted Kennedy
Late next year, after choosing a form of democratic government and electing leaders, East Timor is expected to declare its independence as the UN draws down. A new, democratic nation will take its rightful place in the world.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ted Kennedy
This is a success story. It is a great success story. But it is far from over.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.6
Gunning-Fog Score
2.3
Coleman-Liau Index
4.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Ted Kennedy
East Timor remains one of the poorest places in Asia. Only 20 percent of its population is literate. The annual per capita gross national product is $340.
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
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
The people of East Timor need and deserve our help. The extraordinary physical and moral courage they demonstrated over the years is impressive. The great faith in the democratic process they showed by voting for independence under the barrel of a gun must not go unrewarded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ted Kennedy
This bill is our chance to help them, and help now. Its purpose is to put U.S. governmental programs and resources in place now and to enable U.S. government agencies to focus on the imminent reality of an independent East Timor. If we wait until East Timor declares its independence before we do the preliminary work, we will lose crucial time and do a disservice to both the United States and to East Timor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ted Kennedy
Specifically, this bill lays the groundwork for establishing a firm bilateral and multilateral assistance structure.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ted Kennedy
It authorizes $25 million in bilateral assistance, $2 million for a Peace Corps presence and $1 million for a scholarship fund for East Timorese students to study in the United States.
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
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ted Kennedy
It encourages the President, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the Trade and Development Agency and other agencies to put in place now the tools and programs to create an equitable trade and investment relationship.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
It requires the State Department to establish an accredited mission to East Timor co-incident with independence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
And it authorizes the provision of excess defense articles and international military education and training, after the President certifies that these articles and training are in the interests of the United States and will help promote human rights in East Timor and the professionalization of East Timor's armed services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ted Kennedy
The people of East Timor have chosen democracy. The United States has a golden opportunity to help them create their new democratic nation. But we must prepare for that day now. We must not miss this rare opportunity to help.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ted Kennedy
I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the bill be printed in the Record at the end of my remarks, and I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Daniel Moynihan
Mr. President, I rise today to offer a bill that will benefit the cultural cornerstones of many of our communities -- our nation's historic performing arts facilities. From the non-profit community theater housed in an historic opera house to the non-profit metropolitan performing arts complex of historic significance, this nation's historic performing arts facilities play a lasting and important role in the cultural fabric and cultural evolution of this nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Daniel Moynihan
There are over 200 non-profit performing arts organizations with historic facilities nationally, including the Traverse City Opera House in Traverse City, Michigan; the Paramount Theater in Anderson, Indiana; the Polk Theater in Lakeland, Florida; the Strand Theater in Shreveport, Louisiana; the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island; and the Victoria Theater in Dayton, Ohio. As the cultural cornerstones of their communities and regions, these facilities also play an important economic role as the anchors of economic development within their communities. These theaters attract tourism, stabilize neighborhoods, and generate increased economic activity of surrounding businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.55535
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Daniel Moynihan
Since the 1950s, this nation has also seen the emergence of nearly forty larger multi-purpose, multi-use performing arts complexes in urban areas as part of a larger urban renewal movement, such as the Los Angeles Music Center, the Wang Center for the Performing Arts in Boston, the Cincinnati Music Hall and Aronoff Center for the Arts in Ohio, the Regional Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Each of these performing arts organizations has revitalized and spurred development in its community, and many of these larger facilities are centered around historic facilities or are historic places themselves.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Daniel Moynihan
This bill, the Historic Performing Arts Facility Rehabilitation Act, provides parity between non-profit and for-profit historic performing arts organizations that rehabilitate these national treasures. For many years, for-profit entities, including for-profit theaters, that rehabilitate their nationally registered historic structures have qualified for a rehabilitation tax credit. This bill would simply permit non-profit performing arts organizations, with facilities similarly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, to benefit from the same program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel Moynihan
The bill permits non-profit performing arts organizations to receive the existing credit, equal to twenty percent of qualified rehabilitation expenditures, in the form of a credit certificate. The certificate would be transferable to a lending institution that provides all or part of the financing related to the qualified rehabilitation expenditure in exchange for a reduction in interest or principal.
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)
3.3673
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Daniel Moynihan
This bill has the support of the performing arts community and the support of historic preservation organizations. I hope many of my colleagues will support this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I am proud to reintroduce the Conservation Security Act today together with Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon. This important bipartisan legislation represents the first meaningful step toward comprehensive conservation on all of America's working farms and ranches. Although the reintroduction of this bill comes late in the session, it represents the beginning of the new approach for conservation in the next farm bill.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Gordon Smith
Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, I come to the floor of the Senate today to speak to the important issue of conservation in agriculture. I am pleased to join with my friend from Iowa, the distinguished ranking member of the Agriculture Committee, Senator Harkin, on the introduction of the Conservation Security Act. The introduction of this legislation represents the culmination of a great deal of work on the part of Senator Harkin and his staff to explore new ways to address the needs of American farmers in the area of conservation. With the debate over a new farm bill on the horizon for the next Congress, I think it is important that we begin this dialogue now to consider how federal programs for farmers can be made more flexible and, frankly, more relevant, to farmers throughout the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Gordon Smith
As some of my colleagues know, I come from rural Eastern Oregon. In my part of the State, which is noted for its wheat farms, it is often said that every day is Earth Day for farmers. And every year, as more and more farmland is lost to development, people from both urban and rural America are starting to realize how much a friend to the environment our farmers are. Farmers have long recognized their direct dependence upon the land and the blessings of nature for their livelihoods, and, as a result, are some of the best stewards of the land in this country. I think you will find, Mr. President, that when it come to environmental stewardship measures, farmers are almost always willing to step up to the plate to do their part, provided that they can still make a living. Too often, I believe they are simply told through regulation what they can or cannot do with their land. Not enough attention is paid to the real impact of such regulation on the farmer's bottom line or on the relative competitiveness of U.S. Agriculture to foreign competition. What good does it do for the environment to drive farmers out of business only to trade farmland for strip malls? We all know there is a place for common sense environmental regulation, but I don't believe we have done nearly enough on the incentive side of the coin.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
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
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Gordon Smith
The Conservation Security Act is a bold step toward filling the gap in our current federal farm conservation regime. Simply put, this legislation offers compensation to farmers for voluntary conservation activities performed on land that is in agricultural production. Several aspects of this approach are significant improvements over the conservation tools available to farmers today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.3673
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Gordon Smith
First, this legislation recognizes that there are a number of things that are beneficial to the environment that farmers can do short of simply idling their land. Adopting an integrated pest management plan that reduces pesticide use, or using soil-conserving rotational crops are just two examples of environmentally sensitive measures farmers can take while their land is still under production. Most of our spending for conservation programs at the federal level is geared toward paying farmers to set aside environmentally sensitive land altogether, such as under the Conservation Reserve Program. While such programs serve an important need, they don't address the range of conservation activities that farmers can, and often do, on their land in production. The Conservation Security Act fills this need in conservation programming and offers farmers the flexibility of choosing from amongst three tiers of conservation measures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.65517
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.65517
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.49393
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Gordon Smith
A second significant feature of this legislation is its applicability to all farmers, not just program commodity producers. I come from a state that produces everything from blueberries to potatoes to hazelnuts and nearly everything in between. These specialty crop producers need to have conservation options too. I am pleased to note the Conservation Security Act is open to all farmers in the nation. It is critical that the next farm bill more effectively addresses the needs of specialty crop producers in this area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Gordon Smith
Finally, I have to note the potential for this legislation to help address the current farm crisis that is affecting so many of our family farmers. Those of us from agricultural states know too well the difficulties our farmers have faced in recent years, with the cost of production often exceeding the price paid for their commodities. While I believe a number of unusual circumstances have contributed to this problem -- such as the Asian economic crisis -- I also recognize that we must develop a more effective income support mechanism that the ad-hoc emergency farm spending packages we have relied upon in recent years. An investment in conservation, such as outlined in the Conservation Security Act, could contribute to that end.
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)
0.65393
VADER
-0.037
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Gordon Smith
In summary, Mr. President, I believe the Conservation Security Act has great potential to address crying needs of farmers all across the nation, while encouraging enhanced environmental stewardship. These are goals I think we should all agree on when it comes to farm policy. Over the upcoming recess, Senator Harkin and I will seek more input from the agriculture community as well as other interested colleagues on this important legislation. The Conservation Security Act offers a serious attempt to address the conservation needs of farmers as well as the troubling overall decline of the family farm in this country. I urge my colleagues to give in their consideration over this recess and look forward to reintroducing this legislation at the beginning of the next Congress as the debate over the next farm bill begins in earnest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46154
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42