Lyndon Johnson actually said...
The Administrator of Veterans' Affairs may authorize or approve such payment to the claimant or beneficiary, or, in his discretion, to the person who or the organization which has actually paid the expenses of such travel, including lodging and subsistence.
Context
Executive Order 11302—Prescribing Regulations Governing the Allowance of Travel Expenses of Claimants and Beneficiaries of...
09/05/1966