Saturday's 'Graduate Together' special had no shortage of star power.
The former president offered worthwhile advice to the class of 2020.
"First, don't be afraid. America's gone through tough times before: slavery, civil war, famine, disease, the great depression, and 9/11. And each time, we came out stronger, usually because a new generation -- young people like you -- learn from past mistakes and figured out how to make things better," he began."Second, do what you think is right. Doing what feels good -- what's convenient, what's easy -- that's how little kids think.
"And finally, build a community. No one does big things by themselves. Right now, when people are scared, it's easy to be cynical and say, 'Let me just look out for myself or my family or people who look or think or pray like me.
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