Conrad Dalton

Conrad Adams Dalton (born September 25, 1943) is an American politician and former CIA operative who is currently serving as the 19th United States Secretary of Defense since 2005. A Democrat and former Republican, Dalton previously served as the U.S. Representative from the 5th district from 2003 to 2005, having previously represented the 9th district from 1995 to 1997, and as the 16th Director of Central Intelligence from 1993 to 1994.