August 23
Gerald Jr. and His Very Important Stamp
A Bedtime Story About Visa Bans and Administrative Law
Gerald Jr. was a very important rubber stamp. He lived on a big oak desk in a very tall building. And every single day, he had one very important job. Stamp. Stamp. Stamp. He was very good at it. He was very proud. His ink was red. Perfectly, officially red.
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