Harry Truman actually said...
The expenses of transportation authorized hereunder or reimbursement on a commuted basis within the continental United States shall be allowable whether the shipment originates at the employee's last official station or at some other point or partially at both or whether the point of destination is the new official station or some other point selected by him, or both.
Context
Executive Order 10196—Amendment of Executive Order 9805 Prescribing Regulations Governing Payment of Certain Travel and...
12/19/1950