[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 11, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5496]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, June 10, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,351,973,547,710.08. (Five trillion, three hundred fifty-one billion, 
nine hundred seventy-three million, five hundred forty-seven thousand, 
seven hundred ten dollars and eight cents.)
  One year ago, June 10, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,134,653,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred thirty-four billion, 
six hundred fifty-three million.)
  Five years ago, June 10, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,939,456,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred thirty-nine billion, 
four hundred fifty-six million.)
  Ten years ago, June 10, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,294,202,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-four billion, two 
hundred two million.)
  Fifteen years ago, June 10, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,073,704,000,000 (One trillion, seventy-three billion, seven hundred 
four million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 trillion--
$4,278,269,547,710.08 (Four trillion, two hundred seventy-eight 
billion, two hundred sixty-nine million, five hundred forty-seven 
thousand, seven hundred ten dollars and eight cents) during the past 15 
years.

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