[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5439]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, 
June 9, 1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,348,703,813,773.07. (Five 
trillion, three hundred forty-eight billion, seven hundred three 
million, eight hundred thirteen thousand, seven hundred seventy-three 
dollars and seven cents)
  Five years ago, June 9, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,940,424,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred forty billion, four 
hundred twenty-four million)
  Ten years ago, June 9, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,296,260,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-six billion, two 
hundred sixty million)
  Fifteen years ago, June 9, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,072,647,000,000. (One trillion, seventy-two billion, six hundred 
forty-seven million)
  Twenty-five years ago, June 9, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$428,210,000,000 (Four hundred twenty-eight billion, two hundred ten 
million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,920,493,813,733.07 (Four trillion, nine hundred twenty billion, four 
hundred ninety-three million, eight hundred thirteen thousand, seven 
hundred thirty-three dollars and seven cents) during the past 25 years.
  Mr. GRASSLEY addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous consent to have 5 minutes as if in 
morning business and to extend the time.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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