Jeff Merkley actually said...

"part of the point was to have forces that could survive an initial attack."

"And it is those cases that give people great worry."

"If President Obama could not be convinced that it was worth the risks, I doubt that President Trump would be."

"Part of the reason for the discussion over no first use is because it creates more confidence among other nations that are nuclear-armed not to perceive a false attack by the United States."