France and Germany formed a united front Saturday in the face of President Donald Trump's halt in the U.S. refugee program, with the German foreign minister noting that loving thy neighbor forms part of America's Christian traditions. "We have signed international obligations, so welcoming refugees fleeing war and oppression forms part of our duties," the French minister said. Gabriel — on his first trip abroad since his appointment Friday — said offering refuge to the persecuted and those fleeing death are western values that Europe and the United States share. And I think that this remains a common foundation that we share with the United States, one we aim to promote." Trump declared the ban necessary to prevent "radical Islamic terrorists" from entering the United States.

Source: Fox News January 28, 2017 14:04 UTC