By Years: Peeter Tali

The style is predominantly urgent, decisive, and at times confrontational, emphasizing the need for immediate action in security matters. He uses strong metaphors (draughts pieces, the geopolitical chessboard) and historical references to underscore the importance of the survival of the Estonian nation. The speaker employs emotional appeals, referencing the feeling of being "in an Orwell book" and accusing the Moscow church of impiety, balancing this with detailed facts and legislative references.

The tone is predominantly serious, decisive, and at times sharply confrontational, particularly towards Russia and domestic political obstruction. Strong appeals are used (e.g., "fierce will to defend," "shameful," "winter is coming"), and directness and honesty are emphasized (e.g., when criticizing Hungary). The importance of fact-checking and credibility in parliamentary work is stressed.