Access Quote by Ted Cruz
“The single best thing we can do is expand competition. Let people purchase health insurance across state lines. If you want to expand access, what you want to do is increase choices and drive down cost.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Floor, 2022
Expanding competition across state lines can lower health insurance costs and increase access.
In simple terms: More competition lowers costs and expands access.
Promote interstate insurance markets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- state legislators
- insurance companies
- consumers seeking affordable plans
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would interstate competition affect premiums?
- What safeguards are needed for consumer protection?
Political opposition may limit regulatory changes.