[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 79 (Monday, June 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5398]
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 Friday, June 6, 
1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,352,776,809,883.07. (Five trillion, 
three hundred fifty-two billion, seven hundred seventy-six million, 
eight hundred nine thousand, eight hundred eighty-three dollars and 
seven cents)
  One year ago, June 6, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,139,284,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred thirty-nine billion, 
two hundred eighty-four million)
  Twenty-five years ago, June 6, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$427,810,000,000 (Four hundred twenty-seven billion, eight hundred ten 
million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,924,966,809,883.07 (Four trillion, nine hundred twenty-four billion, 
nine hundred sixty-six million, eight hundred nine thousand, eight 
hundred eighty-three dollars and seven cents) during the past 25 years.

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