Our nation needs a public policy framework that ensures future energy security for our nation. We need elected and appointed officials who understand the energy challenges we face. We need a greater commitment to increased energy efficiency. We need to diversify our energy resources, drawing upon the full range of energy sources, including alternatives. And, we need to enhance energy technologies, remaining on the cutting edge of advanced technology.

But of utmost importance, America needs policies that promote greater supplies of oil and natural gas, not policies that hinder the industry’s ability to provide consumers the energy they demand and need. The U.S. could significantly improve its energy security by allowing access to domestic oil and gas resources that are currently off limits.

We need to get it right on energy. Too much is at stake for our nation to do otherwise.