CIA Test
A Times article (Dec. 11), “President Orders Lie Detector Tests,” claims that William Casey “refused on principle” to take a lie detector test when he became director of Central Intelligence in 1981, but that he later did so.
Casey never refused to take a polygraph examination. In fact, when appointed director he believed he had an obligation to undergo the examination promptly and he did so.
GEORGE V. LAUDER
Director, Public Affairs
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington
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