Lyndon Johnson actually said...

It is not my intention to defer or eliminate the essential; for example, travel for law enforcement, or for necessary supervision of field establishments, are costs which--if the activities are to be carried on efficiently-must be borne.

Context

Memorandum Further Restricting Employment in Federal Agencies and Travel by Federal Personnel

05/19/1966

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