Stephen Colbert 2011 Commencement Speech at Northwestern University

Joshua Sherman · 1.2M views · 2011 · 20:26

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Stephen Colbert delivers a witty and insightful commencement speech on truth, responsibility, and the role of the educated citizen.

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