Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) praised the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk for his dedication to free speech and open debate, saying communities around the country “need more of” that approach.

“I see him as someone who was devoted to speech and debate,” Shapiro said in an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” when asked how he sees Kirk’s legacy.

“And, look, it should come as no surprise, I disagreed with a lot of what he espoused. And he probably disagreed with a lot of what I espouse. That's okay. We're allowed to disagree in this country,” Shapiro said.

“In fact, disagreement, when done constructively, is what helps perfect our union. It's what helps us make progress when it comes to policy differences, finding that common ground.”

Shapiro said Americans across the

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