Quote by Ron Wyden

While Free Choice Vouchers didn't fulfill my vision of a health care system in which every American would be empowered to hire and fire their insurance company, they were a foothold for choice and competition and a safety valve for Americans whose employers are already forcing them to bear more and more of their family's health insurance costs.

While Free Choice Vouchers didn't fulfill my vision of a hea

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The quote acknowledges the limitations of Free Choice Vouchers in achieving the speaker's ideal vision of a healthcare system. However, it recognizes that the vouchers provided some level of choice and competition for Americans, and served as an escape valve for those burdened by increasing healthcare costs imposed by their employers. Despite falling short of the speaker's aspirations, the vouchers were seen as a step towards empowering individuals in managing their own insurance and providing relief for families struggling with healthcare expenses.

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