The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is calling on lawmakers to protect refugees of all countries and faiths.

“The Museum continues to have grave concerns about the global refugee crisis and our response to it,” the museum said in a statement Tuesday, as first reported by ABC News. "During the 1930s and the 1940s, the United States, along with the rest of the world, generally refused to admit Jewish refugees from Nazism due to anti-Semitic and xenophobic attitudes, harsh economic conditions and national security fears.

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“American policy should fully address national security concerns while protecting legitimate refugees whatever their national or religious identity.”

The museum’s statement did not directly reference President Trump Donald John TrumpTrump says he doesn't think he could've done more to stop virus spread Conservative activist Lauren Witzke wins GOP Senate primary in Delaware Trump defends claim coronavirus will disappear, citing 'herd mentality' MORE’s recent executive order imposing an indefinite ban on admitting Syrian refugees into the U.S.

The organization did, however, voice compassion for refugees fleeing Syria’s grueling civil war between Syrian President Bashar Assad and rebel forces.

“In our view, there are many legitimate refugees fleeing the Assad regime’s sustained campaign of crimes against humanity and the genocidal acts perpetrated by ISIS against the Yazidis, Christians and other religious minorities,” it said.

Trump on Friday signed an executive order indefinitely banning Syrian refugees and halting general refugee admissions into the U.S. for 120 days.

The measure also imposed a 90-day ban on travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Trump’s move inspired global debate and protest, with Democrats and human rights organizations arguing it is unconstitutional and discriminatory against Muslims.

The president has dismissed such criticisms, countering it is crucial for protecting national security from radical Islamic terrorism.