Even some of his own aides privately confess that they are still trying to sort out the President's real self from his political self.
He'd been piloting one of the G's and privately confessed that he thought he'd never get home.
Shortly prior to Game 1, Sinden privately confesses to Eagleson that he doesn't think the team is ready.
Before Game 2, Frank privately confesses to Pete his fear of losing the series to Communists.
A few privately confessed, but only to close friends, that if they thought he was going to win it, they would have voted for someone else.
Most will privately confess to an initial sense of utter bewilderment, but necessity will drive them to adapt to their new way of life.
While he made a general confession, individuals in the crowd at the Temple would confess privately.
Have you anything you would like to confess to me privately?
When discovered, he privately confessed his crimes, produced an affidavit that Joseph Smith had no part in his adultery and was disciplined accordingly.
The most likely arrangement will be that if they come before the commission to confess privately, their confessions will not be used against them.