WASHINGTON, D.C.— General James L. Jones (Ret.), President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber Institute for 21st Century Energy, made the following statement today regarding the approval of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. “U.S. policy makers deserve credit for tackling a tough set of issues in this latest energy bill. But the bill fails the comprehensive energy security test,” said Gen. Jones. “While we applaud their effort to make our nation more energy efficient, they have not addressed the broad range of our energy needs — more diversity, new technologies, more production and expanded and modernized infrastructure, all of which lead to greater energy security.” The mission of the Institute for 21st Century Energy, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is to unify energy stakeholders and policymakers behind a common strategy to ensure that America's supply of fuel and power is adequate, diverse, and affordable, while protecting national security and improving the environment. The Institute also conducts international outreach to address global energy challenges.