CIA Director William Casey appeared to be gaining ground on July 28, 1981 after almost two weeks of clamorous attacks on his past business integrity and present judgment as U.S. Spy Chief. “I’ve always felt fully confident.” Of the outcome, he told reporters on Capitol Hill on July 28, 1981on the eve of his appearance before a closed door session of the Senate Intelligence Committee. (UPI Photo/Sue Klemens/Files)