[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 87 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6040]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, June 19, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,330,018,602,378.07. (Five trillion, three hundred thirty billion, 
eighteen million, six hundred two thousand, three hundred seventy-eight 
dollars and seven cents)
  One year ago, June 19, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,120,985,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred twenty billion, nine 
hundred eighty-five million)
  Five years ago, June 19, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,933,120,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred thirty-three billion, 
one hundred twenty million)
  Ten years ago, June 19, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,293,351,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-three billion, 
three hundred fifty-one million)
  Twenty-five years ago, June 19, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$426,191,000,000 (Four hundred twenty-six billion, one hundred ninety-
one million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,903,827,602,378.07 (Four trillion, nine hundred three billion, eight 
hundred twenty-seven million, six hundred two thousand, three hundred 
seventy-eight dollars and seven cents) during the past 25 years.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Enzi). The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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