Vice President Mike Pence praised the University of Notre Dame for being a place where free speech has continued with civility.

Pence was the commencement speaker at Notre Dame, Sunday, and also received his honorary doctorate degree in law. Though he largely stayed away from politics, Pence used some lines in his speech to praise Pres. Trump for his pro-life stance.

He was booed briefly as he began his speech. A group of graduates left the commencement in protest of Pence’s speech and for some of his decisions as governor.