Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) had words of priase, over the weekend, for Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk. 

The Hill reports that Shapiro's remarks came during an appearance on NBC New's "Meet the Press."

This was just before the big memorial service that was held for Kirk and was attended by many big public figures, including President Donald Trump.

The reason that Shapiro's comments are newsworthy is that many Democrats have continued to attack Kirk, even after his passing.

"Need more"

What Shapiro praised about Kirk was his willingness to engage in open debate with his political adversaries.

"I see him as someone who was devoted to speech and debate," Shapiro said during his NBC appearance.

The governor continued:

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 OK. We’re allowed to disagree in this country. 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 went on to say that Americans can learn from Kirk's example.

He added:

I appreciate the fact that he showed up in town squares and college campuses and sought to debate others, whether I agree with it or not. The answer to debate and speech that you don’t like is not violence or taking someone’s life. It’s more speech. It’s more debate. It’s more engagement. And that’s what we need more of in our communities.

Not a moment "for partisanship"

Shapiro was one of the first Democrats, following the assassination of Kirk, to call for the country to unite rather than divide further.

Shortly after the tragic event, he said:

We've got to universally condemn political violence, no matter where it is, whether it's against Charlie Kirk or someone else, it is not OK. We all have to work together to condemn it. We've got to find our better angels.

Despite this, however, Shapiro has still sought to place some blame on President Trump.

He said:

We've seen lives being taken on both sides of the aisle, and the rhetoric needs to cool down, and it starts with the president. You cannot cherry pick which incidents of violence you're going to condemn.

The governor added, "We have to condemn all political violence. Violence against one particular politician, no matter their party, makes us all less safe."