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Amos Hochstein, TWG Global managing partner and former senior advisor to President Biden, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest oil price trends, President Trump's visit to the Middle East, state of U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations, cutting a deal with Iran, U.S.-Israel relations, and more.
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