Joint Session 80th Congress Truman VO

President Truman has called on Congress to implement a more comprehensive old age pension program. He questions whether the current old age and survivors insurance system adequately supports its beneficiaries. Truman also expresses a desire to extend the system's protection to millions who are currently not covered.

What hope does President Truman express regarding the protection of the system?

To whom does President Truman want the protection of the system to be extended?