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Press Briefing: Karoline Leavitt Speaks to Reporters Outside the White House - February 4, 2025

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Politics > Government Politics Politics > Government > Heads of State Conflict, War and Peace
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Benjamin Netanyahu
documentary
Donald Trump
Karoline
president
reason
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Steve Witkoff
visit
Moderation
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Speakers
Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Leavitt said 21 sentences of a total of 38 sentences.
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Karoline Leavitt said 278 words of a total of 427 words.
66%
Karoline Leavitt talked 83 seconds of a total of 135 seconds.
62%
Question
Question said 17 sentences of a total of 38 sentences.
45%
Question said 149 words of a total of 427 words.
35%
Question talked 52 seconds of a total of 135 seconds.
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Full Transcript

Question

00:00:00-00:00:01 (1 sec)
Hi, Karoline.
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
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Karoline Leavitt

00:00:01-00:00:02 (1 sec)
Hey, Elena, how are you?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Question

00:00:02-00:00:03 (1 sec)
I'm good. Can we ask you a couple questions?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Karoline Leavitt

00:00:03-00:00:04 (1 sec)
Yes, sure.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Question

00:00:04-00:00:18 (13 sec)
I wanted to ask first, I saw that Israeli media is reporting that the president is expected to watch a documentary -- a documentary of Hamas's October 7th tragedies. And that Steve Witkoff has actually recommended he watch that --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
79.377
Magnitude:
40
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.661
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Conflict, War and Peace
Score:
0.647
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics > Political Process > Political Parties and Movements
Score:
0.5
Code:
20000651
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000651
Wikidata_id:
Q7278
Wikidata_label:
political party
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Karoline Leavitt

00:00:18-00:00:19 (1 sec)
OK.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Question

00:00:19-00:00:23 (4 sec)
-- before he meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Do you know if he's seen that documentary?
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
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
0.69
Code:
20000593
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000593
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.68
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Conflict, War and Peace
Score:
0.536
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Karoline Leavitt

00:00:23-00:00:35 (12 sec)
I have not heard that report nor have I been made aware if the president has seen that or not, but I can check. And as for Mr. Witkoff, I think you'll be hearing from him out here today. We're going to try to make him available to talk to the press.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
25.697
Magnitude:
52
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
6.1
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Question

00:00:35-00:00:49 (14 sec)
Right. And also, just about China and the tariffs. One, is there any update on when the president is expected to speak with President Xi? And also, any reaction to their, you know, 10 to 15 percent tariffs that they've now imposed in retaliation?
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.168
Leans Negative
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
74.04
Magnitude:
42
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
0.682
Code:
20000593
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000593
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.68
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy > Macro Economics > Tariff
Score:
0.592
Code:
20000384
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000384
Wikidata_id:
Q52389
Wikidata_label:
tariff
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy
Score:
0.569
Code:
20000344
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000344
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Science and Technology > Social Sciences > Economics
Score:
0.536
Code:
20000745
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000745
Wikidata_id:
Q8134
Wikidata_label:
economics
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Karoline Leavitt

00:00:49-00:01:06 (17 sec)
I don't have any updates on when that call will take place. As you heard from the president yesterday, it is being scheduled and will happen very soon. But the president made it very clear with the 10 percent tariff on China that he is not going to allow China to continue to source and distribute deadly fentanyl into our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
63.739
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Science and Technology > Social Sciences > Economics
Score:
0.536
Code:
20000745
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000745
Wikidata_id:
Q8134
Wikidata_label:
economics
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Karoline Leavitt

00:01:06-00:01:18 (13 sec)
That was the reason for this tariff. It was a retaliatory tariff on China for the last four years of their unprecedented distribution of fentanyl into our nation's borders. So, when that call happens, we will provide a readout like we always do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
55.445
Magnitude:
43
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.749
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Science and Technology > Social Sciences > Economics
Score:
0.536
Code:
20000745
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000745
Wikidata_id:
Q8134
Wikidata_label:
economics
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Economy, Business and Finance > Economy
Score:
0.512
Code:
20000344
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000344
Wikidata_id:
Q159810
Wikidata_label:
economy
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.506
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Question

00:01:18-00:01:26 (7 sec)
And also -- go ahead. What do you expect from Netanyahu's visit? Why isn't the president confident that the truth will hold?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.254
Slightly Positive
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.76
Magnitude:
22
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.633
Magnitude:
22
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Karoline Leavitt

00:01:26-00:01:45 (19 sec)
Well, I think you'll hear more from both President Trump and the prime minister later this afternoon. And I think the fact that this is the first working visit from a foreign leader here at the White House shows that President Trump will continue to stand strongly with Israel. And he is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring all of the hostages return home and standing with our Israeli allies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
95.242
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
0.714
Code:
20000593
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000593
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.68
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics > Government > Heads of State
Score:
0.561
Code:
20000610
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000610
Wikidata_id:
Q48352
Wikidata_label:
head of state
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Conflict, War and Peace
Score:
0.536
Code:
16000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/16000000
Wikidata_id:
Q198
Wikidata_label:
war
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Karoline Leavitt

00:01:45-00:01:47 (2 sec)
Thank you, guys.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Question

00:01:47-00:01:52 (5 sec)
RFK Jr faces a critical vote today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Karoline Leavitt

00:01:52-00:01:53 (1 sec)
Yes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0
Sprache Readability Score
0.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Question

00:01:53-00:01:57 (4 sec)
Do you have any [Inaudible]
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
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Karoline Leavitt

00:01:57-00:02:13 (16 sec)
I feel great. [Inaudible] a very popular slogan [Inaudible] country. And there's tens of millions of Americans who are hopeful that RFK Jr will be the next HHS secretary and we expect all Senate Republicans to stand tough and strong and vote for him.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Politics > Government
Score:
0.644
Code:
20000593
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/20000593
Wikidata_id:
Q7188
Wikidata_label:
government
Source:
IPTC Media
Topic:
Politics
Score:
0.586
Code:
11000000
Url:
https://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/mediatopic/11000000
Wikidata_id:
Q7163
Wikidata_label:
politics
Source:
IPTC Media
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Question

00:02:13-00:02:15 (3 sec)
When can we expect the talks with China today?
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
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.611
Magnitude:
9
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2