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Senate Floor: PEACE CORPS CHARTER FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT
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Moderation
3 Speakers
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Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 23 sentences of a total of 73 sentences.
32%
Chris Dodd said 621 words of a total of 1662 words.
38%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 30 sentences of a total of 73 sentences.
42%
Joe Biden said 554 words of a total of 1662 words.
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Jon Kyl Jon Kyl said 20 sentences of a total of 73 sentences.
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Jon Kyl said 487 words of a total of 1662 words.
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Full Transcript
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise today to express my satisfaction with last night's passage by unanimous consent of S. 2667, the Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act. I would like to thank Gaddi Vasquez and the staff of the Peace Corps for their willingness to work with me to come up with a bill that I believe will make it possible for the President to achieve the goal that he set during the State of the Union address in January, namely the doubling of the size of the Peace Corps over the next several years. I am proud of the bill we have passed, and I am confident that the provisions it contains will help us continue to fulfill President Kennedy's original vision of the Peace Corps as an American volunteer service dedicated to "promoting world peace and friendship." It is always with tremendous fondness and pride that I speak of the Peace Corps, as it gives me occasion to recall my own years as a volunteer in the Dominican Republic. I have often spoken of how these 2 years changed my life. Indeed, living and working outside of the United States and seeing the way other nations operated for the first time, I grew to appreciate our nation more and more, and developed a strong sense of what it means to be an American. I was proud to share my experience as an American citizen with the people I was there to help. Those 2 years were invaluable to me, and truly brought home to me the value of public service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.91365
VADER
0.998
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0306161644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0197400426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016290271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001402963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009130048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007894569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001389914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.98311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1206E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
86.478
Magnitude:
260
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Chris Dodd
As remarkable as the success of the Peace Corps has been, and as important a symbol and example it is of public service, in the aftermath of the tragic attacks on America on September 11, it has become something more. It has become a necessity. The terrorist attacks of last year have shown us that the world has become a much smaller place. The United States can no longer afford to neglect certain countries, or certain parts of the world. We need to find ways to help developing countries meet their basic needs, and we need to do so now. We especially need to act in places where the citizens are particularly unfamiliar with American values. Now, more than ever, Peace Corps volunteers play a pivotal role in helping us achieve a greater understanding of America abroad, especially in predominantly Muslim countries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2185753081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1992751379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0071966286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057197245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0031972508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026267082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002170907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.30959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.04571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.50532E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.838
Magnitude:
141
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Chris Dodd
However, if we are to expand the aims of the Peace Corps, to broaden its scope, and to send our volunteers into more countries, then we must provide the Peace Corps with a new charter and adequate resources to safely and effectively pursue these objectives. I believe that the legislation that passed the Senate last night, the Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act, will go a long way to meeting anticipated funding needs, as well as charting the future course for this valuable organization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0116432042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023686371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018824869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003772121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002429413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001407637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001080778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.8855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2052E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.021
Magnitude:
86
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chris Dodd
I believe that the Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act will do an excellent job of modifying the Peace Corps Act to better meet the needs of both our volunteers and an expanding and changing organization. The Peace Corps is a truly remarkable institution in America, a symbol of the very best of our ideals of service, sacrifice, and self-reliance. Our volunteers are to be commended again for their enduring commitment to these ideals, and for the way they are able to communicate the message of the Peace Corps throughout the world. They deserve the very best from us, and the passage of the Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act is an important step toward fulfilling our responsibility to the Peace Corps and its volunteers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.995
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0128797183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087635446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023668124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001645578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008161465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003595027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001149492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.53204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.74586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0231E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
80.983
Magnitude:
129
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I support S. 2667, The Peace Corps Charter for the 21st Century Act. I commend Senator Dodd for developing this legislation and for working closely with the administration to advance it through the Foreign Relations Committee, where last week it was reported unanimously. Support for the Peace Corps is not, and should not be, a partisan issue. Senator Dodd's quiet work in moving this legislation forward is a testament to that principle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0069793918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037236885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013280236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008052677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003984374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002343981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.22577E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.71785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.6972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2998E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.952
Magnitude:
99
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
From promoting environmental conservation, to teaching primary school classes; from working to increase food production to training health care workers, Peace Corps volunteers do a lot of good throughout the world. Since the organization was founded 40 years ago, over 165,000 volunteers have served in 135 countries. If you multiply that number by the number of people reached by each volunteer, the phenomenal impact of the Peace Corps becomes apparent. Our Peace Corps volunteers represent, in many ways, U.S. diplomacy at its best -- reaching remote communities as well as urban neighborhoods, and helping people improve their lives in immeasurable ways.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.987
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0171577922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080255901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002990227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003836375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003478603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000296501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001237008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001020487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.7823E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0585E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9457E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
71.876
Magnitude:
47
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
The Peace Corps is stronger and more popular than ever. Since January, the organization estimates that there has been a 300 percent increase in inquiries from potential volunteers. We must ensure that the Peace Corps has the necessary resources to capture and utilize this unprecedented surge in interest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0456099573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0113544484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106453226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007942385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004491222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000168371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.42084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.87306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3227E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.952
Magnitude:
66
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
For these reasons, I am pleased to support S. 2667, which goes a long way in advancing and strengthening the Peace Corps. The legislation authorizes yearly increases in funding for the Peace Corps to $560 million in fiscal year 2007, in order to double the number of volunteers over the next 5 years. This increase in funding and volunteer capacity is long overdue, and is now more crucial than ever.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0190267761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.004144145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012023561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009582449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006419002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005605948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.94497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.83903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.72244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.38049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6459E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
95.131
Magnitude:
89
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Furthermore, the bill calls for the Peace Corps to develop a strategy for special placement of volunteers in countries whose governments are seeking to foster greater understanding between their citizens and the United States, particularly in countries with significant Muslim populations. Through person-to-person contact, Peace Corps volunteers can make great strides in eroding the deep misconceptions of the United States that exist in many cultures. The volunteers give a human face to the term "American," bringing personal knowledge of our ideals and attitudes to communities all over the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0207103803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0206681041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0106810541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034263394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021539148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014530862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003517031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.61777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.40825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.31491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.95435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
67.499
Magnitude:
120
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Joe Biden
The legislation also establishes a global infectious disease initiative to comprehensively train Peace Corps volunteers in the education, prevention and treatment of the infectious diseases HIV/ AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has killed more people than the bubonic plague of the Middle Ages. Five million people were infected with HIV/AIDS in the past year alone, creating an unthinkable number of orphans worldwide. In some countries, the disease threatens to wipe out an entire generation. Tuberculosis and malaria have also caused millions more preventable deaths. It is imperative that Peace Corps volunteers be equipped with the knowledge and resources to protect their health, and that of the communities in which they serve, to the greatest extent possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04348
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.08338
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0070794915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055036395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017367431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008440563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007497926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.86913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.70169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.979E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.702
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joe Biden
Again, I congratulate and thank Senator Dodd for his enduring allegiance to the Peace Corps. At a time when we must do all we can to promote mutual understanding worldwide, this legislation is an important effort to strengthen the Peace Corps, the United States' most valuable international volunteer program.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4423549864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0249037257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0153046669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061373379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017663682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017359003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016872556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000213101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001092319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.68239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.21831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.516
Magnitude:
113
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, I rise today to cosponsor the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S. 2268. I feel that this bill is necessary in light of the large numbers of lawsuits initiated in recent years seeking to impose liability on gun manufacturers and dealers for the violent conduct of third-party criminals. At common law, tort liability would not lie for harm that was proximately caused by the intervening acts of a third party. It was universally understood that you could not hold a person responsible for the behavior of another person whom he did not control. Applying these long-standing principles, the vast majority of courts have thrown out these types of gun lawsuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
-0.937
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1950709848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0341305422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.021348962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0057232653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027313492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008206756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.25783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.14876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1065E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
78.57
Magnitude:
53
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jon Kyl
Unfortunately, however, some courts have allowed these suits to go forward. Ohio's Supreme Court, for example, recently overruled both trial courts and appellate courts when, in a 4-3 vote, it reinstated a lawsuit against firearms manufacturers brought by the City of Cincinnati. Lower courts in Massachusetts have also allowed such lawsuits to go forward.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3039178438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0339028222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.007611663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025951464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013665004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011925488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010734493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010158888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002735852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
56.844
Magnitude:
194
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
27.248
Magnitude:
194
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jon Kyl
This type of politicized litigation affects all firearms manufacturers' and dealers' right to conduct lawful commerce. These lawsuits thus affect all Americans' second amendment rights, not just the rights of those in the jurisdictions that have allowed these suits to go forward. For this reason, a Federal solution to this problem is appropriate.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.5783678032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0506640004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039601182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023532593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018234932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011216406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009904679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000406659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.40996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.80703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.161E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.087
Magnitude:
66
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Kyl
I, therefore, am pleased to cosponsor S. 2268, though I do so with one reservation. The bill as introduced in the Senate appears that it would not only bar political lawsuits, but would also bar recovery for a type of claim that I believe to be legitimate: an action for damages that result if a dealer knowingly or negligently sells a gun to a criminal. The same concern about barring this type of lawsuit was raised during the House of Representatives' consideration of the House companion to this bill, one member knew of a case in his district in which a dealer was sued for selling a gun to someone who was intoxicated. In response, the House Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection added an additional exception to the bill's preemption for actions arising from: the supplying of a firearm or an ammunition product by a seller for use by another person when the seller knows or should know the person to whom the product has been supplied is likely to use the product, and in fact does use the product, in a manner involving unreasonable risk of injury to himself and others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09677
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09677
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.18805
VADER
-0.971
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Jon Kyl
I believe that this House amendment is sufficient to allow legitimate lawsuits for harm arising from improper gun sales to go forward, while still protecting dealers and manufacturers from politicized anti-gun litigation. On the understanding that Senate conferees would accede to this or an equivalent provision in the House-Senate conference on this legislation, I am pleased to cosponsor the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27