Even as the United States grapples with soaring high energy costs, too many Americans continue to underestimate the economic and national security vulnerabilities created by our deep dependence on oil. In an age of global terrorism, the country’s reliance on an uninterrupted supply of petroleum creates real dangers.

Historically, many U.S. corporations outside the energy industry have not played a major role in promoting government action that would improve energy security. Their absence has hampered efforts to implement needed reforms. As the American public and its political leaders wrestle with this critical issue, they deserve to hear from all sectors of the economy as well as from senior military officers who have defended the U.S.

The Energy Security Leadership Council brings together some of America’s most prominent business and military leaders for a major effort to support a comprehensive, long-term policy to reduce U.S. oil dependence and improve energy security. The Council will work aggressively to build bipartisan support.

The Council is led by Co-Chairmen Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President, and CEO of FedEx Corporation, and General P.X. Kelley (Ret.), former Marine Corps Commandant and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Representation on the Council reaches across key segments of the U.S. economy. You may also view the complete list of Council members and their individual biographies.