Ron DeSantis

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Score 34

Legislative productivity should not simply be a measure of the number of bills passed, as Congress is apt to create more problems through legislation than It solves.

That said, the paltry production by the current Congress is noteworthy because so much meat is still left on the

The Washington Post

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With fewer than 40 bills signed into law as of Dec. 22, the House and Senate set a modern record for lowest legislative output in the first year of a new presidency, according to data maintained by C-SPAN and Purdue University. https://www.washingtonpost.com/p…

12/29/2025, 2:08:29 AM

The statement critiques the effectiveness of legislative productivity by questioning the value of simply counting the number of bills passed. It suggests that more legislation can lead to more problems, yet notes the current Congress's low output as significant. This engages with public discourse on governmental efficiency and legislative priorities.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to critique legislative productivity without using harmful language, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
By questioning the effectiveness of legislative output, the statement encourages a deeper understanding of what constitutes meaningful legislative work. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement presents a critique of Congress's productivity without resorting to personal attacks, adhering to constructive criticism. [+1]