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Steve Witkoff: “He [the President] didn't refuse a single visit [from…”

Featuring: Steve Witkoff, Republican | U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East | National

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And that's the story of my early childhood. And did it shape how you looked at things, your upbringing? Well, I always wanted to be in business and my father wanted to be a … He [the President] didn't refuse a single visit [from families of hostages]. … dad then grew into a ladies coat manufacturer. But I think he always had a dream of, of wanting something more. And I practiced law. (02:17–02:19)

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Asserts that the President met with every family of hostages who visited the White House.

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