No more 'Pariah' state as Biden seeks help from the Saudis as gas prices skyrocket
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President Biden who had dismissed the Saudis at the beginning of his administration now needs them more than ever as gas prices reach record highs on an almost daily basis. Biden will visit the Kingdom in the oppressive July heat.
Benjamin Weinthal reports on Middle East affairs. You can follow Benjamin Weinthal on Twitter @BenWeinthal.
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