Fact
ba
.
se
Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
2 Topics
Entities
Moderation
1 Speaker
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 31 sentences of a total of 31 sentences.
100%
Joe Biden said 675 words of a total of 675 words.
100%
Full Transcript
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today, I rise to introduce a bipartisan bill to promote the restoration of civilian, democratic rule to the troubled state of Burma. The goal of the Burma Democracy Promotion Act is to help create the right conditions for the peaceful, negotiated transfer of power from the generals who have ruled Burma for almost 2 decades to a newly- constituted civilian, democratic government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3826043103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0925693545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0137182113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006808032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064216278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026345049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004213441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.03842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.5864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.442E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Politics (General) > Political Systems
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.101
Code:
11024001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11024001
Wikidata_id:
Q28108
Wikidata_label:
political system
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.785
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
82
Magnitude:
0.083
Code:
11006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11006000
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Crime, Law and Justice > Justice and Rights
Score:
75
Magnitude:
0.076
Code:
2007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/02007000
Wikidata_id:
Q5167661
Wikidata_label:
justice
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Politics
Score:
52
Magnitude:
0.053
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
In order to do this, we need to bring pressure to bear on the Burmese generals directly responsible for the bloody crackdown on peaceful protestors last month. This bill imposes new financial sanctions and travel restrictions on the leaders of the junta and their associates and tightens the economic sanctions imposed by the Congress in 2003 by outlawing the importation of Burmese gems and timber to the U.S. Carefully targeted sanctions can support our diplomacy. In this case, the sanctions are designed to provide leverage on the generals, who seem largely indifferent to the suffering of ordinary people. Until now, the generals have managed largely to avoid the bite of existing economic sanctions, enjoying their shopping trips abroad and stashing their riches outside of Burma. We hope to change that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38946
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3619509283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1225551707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0477893685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0362378225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0185890836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057427282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039774222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007931372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006948287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001097938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.85341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Diplomacy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.117
Code:
11002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11002000
Wikidata_id:
Q1889
Wikidata_label:
diplomacy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.191
Magnitude:
130
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy (General)
Score:
68
Magnitude:
0.08
Code:
4017000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/04017000
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Lifestyle and Leisure > Tourism
Score:
53
Magnitude:
0.062
Code:
10006000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/10006000
Wikidata_id:
Q49389
Wikidata_label:
tourism
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Joe Biden
But unilateral pressure alone will not get the job done. We need a diplomatic offensive. Importantly, this bill creates a new position of Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma. The Special Representative will work with Burma's neighbors and other interested countries, including the members of the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, to develop a comprehensive approach to the problem, including sanctions, dialogue, and support for non- governmental organizations providing humanitarian relief to the Burmese people. We need China, India, and Thailand, among others, to join with us to convince the generals that it is time for change.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0128513784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045452663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030560957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016451591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005539063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000204853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.83056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.55717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.86697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.903E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Diplomacy
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.217
Code:
11002000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11002000
Wikidata_id:
Q1889
Wikidata_label:
diplomacy
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
94.86
Magnitude:
101
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Election
Score:
76
Magnitude:
0.165
Code:
11003000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11003000
Wikidata_id:
Q40231
Wikidata_label:
public election
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Joe Biden
While we work for a negotiated solution to the current crisis, we must not forget the Burmese people. This bill authorizes new assistance for the hundreds of thousands of Burmese who have been forced from their homes and are now refugees or who continue to suffer inside the country because of the mismanagement and brutality of the military regime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.919
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1232140814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0712513924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176385525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0175591646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0163839053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019285104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019256269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003564031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001038504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Refugee
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.183
Code:
11011000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11011000
Wikidata_id:
Q131572
Wikidata_label:
refugee
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.348
Magnitude:
59
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Defense
Score:
90
Magnitude:
0.166
Code:
11001000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11001000
Wikidata_id:
Q17991228
Wikidata_label:
national defence
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
It is time for Burma to begin a new day in which all of the people, including Burma's many minority groups, work together to rebuild what nearly 20 years of disastrous military rule have destroyed. With the support of the international community, a new government can build a more prosperous and democratic state, one that is at peace with its neighbors and that respects the human rights of all of its people. The Burmese Army should be, and can be, a part of this new Burma. The sanctions called for in this measure will be lifted provided only that the generals release all of their political prisoners, engage in a substantive dialogue with the advocates of democracy in Burma, and afford non-governmental organizations access to address the humanitarian needs of the Burmese people. These are reasonable, modest, objectives, and if met, would brighten the prospects for Burma's future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1975586172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1253019902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0159787858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0124734943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063981548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056785342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008940327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006463536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005704953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.18529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.35677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Human Rights
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.694
Code:
11007000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11007000
Wikidata_id:
Q8458
Wikidata_label:
human rights
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.776
Magnitude:
147
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Joe Biden
Mr. President, others in this body have a long record of leadership on Burma policy, including the Minority Leader, Senator McConnell, who I am proud to have as a cosponsor on this bill, and Senator McCain. This bill was drafted in consultation with the staff of Senator McCain, and includes some portions of a bill he introduced earlier this month. I want to thank Senator McCain for his initiative and commend him for his strong voice on this issue. I have also relied on the wisdom of my old friend Congressman Lantos, who has already introduced legislation on Burma in the House. Finally, I want to thank the Senator from California, Senator Boxer, for cosponsoring this legislation and for chairing an important Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Burma that helped to shape this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Parliament
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.579
Code:
11009000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/11009000
Wikidata_id:
Q35749
Wikidata_label:
parliament
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.901
Magnitude:
135
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of 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)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Social Issue > People
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
14024000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/14024000
Wikidata_id:
Q1156970
Wikidata_label:
humanity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > People > Celebrity
Score:
98
Magnitude:
0.051
Code:
8003002
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08003002
Wikidata_id:
Q211236
Wikidata_label:
celebrity
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
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
Joe Biden
There being no ojection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows:
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
Arts, Culture and Entertainment > Mass Media > Periodicals
Score:
100
Magnitude:
0.089
Code:
1026001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/01026001
Wikidata_id:
Q1002697
Wikidata_label:
periodical
Source:
IPTC Subject
Topic:
Human Interest > Award and Prize > Record
Score:
81
Magnitude:
0.072
Code:
8006001
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/subjectcode/08006001
Wikidata_id:
Q1241356
Wikidata_label:
record
Source:
IPTC Subject
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7