Nov 15, 2012 2:31 PM
I just love unscripted speeches--allows me to do statement analysis (detecting deception through language.)
Prez: "...in which she gave her best understanding of the intelligence THAT HAD BEEN PROVIDED TO HER."
-Passive language. Used to conceal identity of person.
Prez: "And we will provide all the information THAT IS AVAILABLE about what happened on that day."
-Specific language. Not all information, just that information that they will make available.
Prez: "...if people don’t think that we did everything we CAN to make sure that we saved the lives of folks..."
-Wrong verb usage. Present tense. Allows for lie.