send a nuclear missile. that may have gained new urgency after trump shared thoughts. the united states must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes. it's not just the obama administration that can take steps to prevent donald trump from dismantling the present achievements. a record number of people have signed up for insurance for the affordable care act this year. the more that get coverage, the harder it gets for republicans to repeal it. joining me now, senator jeff merkley, democratic senator from oregon. do you approve of dismanting nseers. >> absolutely. folks who have signed up and given their information are folks you'd never worry about. the program didn't serve a purpose except that it did alienate many individuals from feeling like they were full participants in all that america has to offer.