Volkswagen of South Africa, Getty Images, MAC Cosmetics, Bristol-Myers-Squibb, Virgin United and DeBeers were honored for their work against AIDS.
Jolie complained about the amount of money nations have committed to fight AIDS and the uneven treatment for AIDS sufferers in rich and poor countries.
The actress feels, "That we haven't come together in this world to treat this disease properly and equally is a disgrace. And we will never get it under control if we are selective" about who gets treatment.
Rice suggests that the involvement of businesses along with the government is crucial in fighting AIDS. Rice continued on to praise the bipartisan cooperation in Congress in support of funding AIDS prevention, particularly Clinton's work, who she addressed saying, "It's a pleasure to share the podium with you."
When Clinton spoke, she reportedly drew loud applause calling on the Bush administration and Congress to recognize the importance of condoms in the fight against AIDS.
Says Clinton, "There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people."
