The Unshaken Pillar: Why a Diverse Energy Sector is Vital to our Nations Future

The Minority Report has obtained a sneak peak at a full-page ad that will appear tomorrow on the front page of The New York TImes, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post.

The letter, written to the American people is signed by four of the top CEO's in the country.

The letter reads, in part:

The Unshaken Pillar

While key pillars of our economy — housing, banking, autos — have been shaken, one pillar stands unshaken and provides the stability that our economy so desperately needs at this critical time. That pillar touches every American. It supports every local economy. It interacts with every business sector, from agriculture to technology. It provides more than 1.8 million high-paying jobs and another 4.6 million related jobs. It is a pillar of our economy that will not and cannot go away. That pillar is energy.

Today, Americans understand that a strong and diverse energy sector is vital to our economic well-being and prosperity. They know that energy produced here at home creates good-paying American jobs, reduces our dependence on others, and spurs the necessary investment and innovation needed to develop all forms of energy. Congress responded to the American public. Its decision to let expire the 26-year moratorium on exploration of the Outer Continental Shelf may prove to be a significant measure in addressing our long-term economic health. The best guarantee of America’s energy security and economic competitiveness is a combination of exploring for more oil and gas at home, intensified initiatives to develop alternative and renewable forms of energy, and continued improvements in energy efficiency and conservation.

The entire letter and the signatories are here:

It is encouraging during this trying economic time to find CEO's of major American Corporations who still see America as a land of opportunity, and a bright City on the Hill.