[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, June 4, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,358,712,178,993.49. (Five trillion, three hundred fifty-eight 
billion, seven hundred twelve million, one hundred seventy-eight 
thousand, nine hundred ninety-three dollars and forty-nine cents)
  One year ago, June 4, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,139,964,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred thirty-nine billion, 
nine hundred sixty-four million)
  Five years ago, June 4, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,942,616,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred forty-two billion, 
six hundred sixteen million)
  Ten years ago, June 4, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,302,258,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred two billion, two 
hundred fifty-eight million)
  Fifteen years ago, June 4, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,078,868,000,000 (One trillion, seventy-eight billion, eight hundred 
sixty-eight million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,279,844,178,993.49 (Four trillion, two hundred seventy-
nine billion, eight hundred forty-four million, one hundred seventy-
eight thousand, nine hundred ninety-three dollars and forty-nine cents) 
during the past 15 years.

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