Bill Clinton returned to his alma mater, Georgetown University, to deliver an inspirational speech to a new generation of Hoyas nearly 50 years after his graduation. While most of his speech was hard to argue with, it was ironic coming from the Clinton name.

The vast majority of Clinton’s speech centered on overcoming partisan divides and engaging in heavy political debates. This is something that has been championed by those on both sides of the aisle since before the 2016 election, and increasingly so from free speech advocates on college campuses. The former president praised his successor, George W. Bush, for his constant willingness to debate.