France sends warm welcome to George and Amal Clooney

The French government has publicly defended its decision to grant citizenship to George and Amal Clooney after criticism from some political figures. In a statement issued Dec. 31, France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said the couple completed the same formal process required of all applicants. " We are delighted, like many French people, to welcome George and Amal Clooney into the national community, "