"You know, I really admire you for standing up for what you believe, " he says.

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Yes, I really admire Pepsi and Kraft for their vision of the future.

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But I really admire the lesser-known advocates for women, like Edna Adan, who has dedicated her life to saving the lives of women in Somaliland.

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