CIA Director designate William J. Casey said at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee in Washington on January 13, 1981 that he intends to reinvigorate, not shake up, the CIA so that it can better play its “desperately needed” role in providing the intelligence required to confront major crises in a dangerous world. From WIkipedia: William Joseph Casey (March 13, 1913 – May 6, 1987) was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987. In this capacity he oversaw the entire US Intelligence Community and personally directed the Central Intelligence Agency. (UPI Photo/Ron Bennett/Files)