By Plenary Sessions: Tanel Kiik

The speaker employs a polite and respectful tone, beginning by acknowledging the calm and dignified character of the debate. The rhetoric is formal and structured, utilizing a diplomatic approach to recognize the opposing side before presenting a critical question. The speech concludes with a direct and specific question that demands a clear answer between two competing constitutional amendment drafts.

The speaker adopts a conciliatory and analytical tone, acknowledging the sincere desire of the opposing side ("I do not doubt your sincere desire to protect unborn children and their rights"), while simultaneously presenting systematic counterarguments. The rhetoric is logical and structured, relying on an analysis of practical consequences and arguments rooted in social justice. The speaker employs direct questions to persuade the opposition and demonstrates a diplomatic approach even when articulating critical viewpoints.

The speaker employs a polite and formal tone, respectfully addressing both the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu and the Prime Minister. The rhetoric is analytical and fact-based, highlighting specific figures (50.4% versus 49.6%) and utilizing logical argumentation. The address is structured in the form of a question, which demonstrates a diplomatic approach to a complex geopolitical issue.