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Senate Floor: BELARUS DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003
2 Topics
Entities
Moderation
3 Speakers
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 31 sentences of a total of 44 sentences.
71%
Joe Biden said 541 words of a total of 635 words.
86%
Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell said 6 sentences of a total of 44 sentences.
14%
Mitch McConnell said 62 words of a total of 635 words.
10%
The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 4 sentences of a total of 44 sentences.
10%
The Presiding Officer said 20 words of a total of 635 words.
4%
Full Transcript
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, also I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 854 which is at the desk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2280633198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.053456676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053100233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029211249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025555641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007055848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004562801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002409244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.58227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.33182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.354E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.057
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Parliament > Upper House
Score:
94
Magnitude:
0.054
Code:
11009001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009001
Wikidata_id:
Q637846
Wikidata_label:
upper house
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.5401156377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1792416093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.031608381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101561833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003013294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013628407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004240987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.24621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.69814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.915
Magnitude:
64
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am today in support of H.R. 854, the Belarus Democracy Act. Alexander Lukashenka, President of Belarus, is the last remaining dictator in Europe. After orchestrating an illegal and unconstitutional referendum in November 1996, enabling him to impose a new constitution, abolish the duly-elected parliament, and install a largely powerless national assembly, he has progressively abolished the previously existing democracy in that country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0184382749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102146907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067756031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020261718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010305609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008504637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005493202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.96819E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.11726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.3567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Referenda
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.126
Code:
11019000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11019000
Wikidata_id:
Q43109
Wikidata_label:
referendum
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Politics (General) > Political Systems
Score:
89
Magnitude:
0.112
Code:
11024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024001
Wikidata_id:
Q28108
Wikidata_label:
political system
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Constitution
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.084
Code:
11015000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11015000
Wikidata_id:
Q7755
Wikidata_label:
constitution
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
Belarusian authorities under Lukashenka's control have mounted a major systematic crackdown on civil society through the closure, harassment, and repression of non-governmental organizations and independent trade unions. Three leaders of the democratic forces in Belarus -- Victor Gonchar, Anatoly Krasovsky, and Yuri Zakharenka -- and one critical journalist, Dmitry Zavadsky, have disappeared and are presumed dead. Former Belarus Government officials have made credible allegations, with evidence, that officials of the Lukashenka regime were involved in the disappearances. Lukashenka's administration has repressed freedom of speech and expression, has reversed the revival of Belarusian language and culture, and has harassed religious groups.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.935
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1453671721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.101993815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0168597122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129711698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053907708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015135311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001375017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002775214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001195166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3723E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Freedom of Religion
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.152
Code:
11026000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11026000
Wikidata_id:
Q171899
Wikidata_label:
freedom of religion
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
72
Magnitude:
0.109
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
67
Magnitude:
0.102
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > Missing Person
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.079
Code:
14017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14017000
Wikidata_id:
Q388505
Wikidata_label:
missing person
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Joe Biden
The Government of Belarus has made no substantive progress in addressing criteria established in 2000 by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to end repression and the climate of fear, permit functioning independent media, ensure transparency of the election process, and strengthen the functions of parliament. The campaign for the parliamentary elections to be held October 17 has not been fair. Lukashenka has also added a referendum to the ballot to eliminate term-limits for the presidency so that he can run again in 2006.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
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
0.183
Leans Positive
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)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Referenda
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.188
Code:
11019000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11019000
Wikidata_id:
Q43109
Wikidata_label:
referendum
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
87
Magnitude:
0.163
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Election > European Elections
Score:
84
Magnitude:
0.159
Code:
11003009
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003009
Wikidata_id:
Q8550213
Wikidata_label:
Category:Intergovernmental elections
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Media
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.1
Code:
4010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04010000
Wikidata_id:
Q56611639
Wikidata_label:
media industry
Source:
IPTC Subject
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
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joe Biden
H.R. 854, the Belarus Democracy Act, authorizes funds to assist in the observation of elections and the promotion of free and fair electoral processes; the development of democratic political parties; radio and television broadcasting to and within Belarus; the development of non-governmental organizations promoting democracy and supporting human rights; the development of independent media within Belarus and from outside the country; international exchanges and professional training programs for leaders and members of the democratic forces; and other activities consistent with the purposes of the Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0242176015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0193154236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099182522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015522048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014941073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014660325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008658837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.37166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.881E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.532E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parties and Movements
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.804
Code:
11010000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11010000
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
73
Magnitude:
0.588
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.098
Magnitude:
11
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joe Biden
Like most other legislation, this bill is not perfect. I would have preferred even stronger legislation. In fact, I had prepared such legislation, which I planned to introduce in the form of an amendment to the State Department Authorization legislation if it had reached the Senate floor. My bill would have authorized, with specific numbers, increased funding for the activities described above; would have streamlined and tightened controls on exports to Belarus; and would have imposed visa bans on Lukashenka and his inner circle.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.449
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Unfortunately, for unrelated reasons, the State Department Authorization bill has not been brought up, and there is no time in the closing days of the 108th Congress to introduce my legislation as a free-standing bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Topics
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Laws
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
2006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7748
Wikidata_label:
law
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
Nonetheless, I strongly support H.R. 854. It makes unmistakably clear to President Lukashenka and his cohorts that the United States strongly disapproves of his brutal authoritarian rule and that we intend to continue to oppose him. Lukashenka is an anachronism in twenty-first century Europe and is surely destined for the ash-heap of history. The Belarus Democracy Act may hasten this process. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 854.
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
0.896
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
I thank the Chair and yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The bill (H.R. 854) was read the third time and passed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
2.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2