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On the recordNovember 13, 2017
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.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley discusses the importance of a no-first-use policy for nuclear confidence.

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