[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6356]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, June 24, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,336,557,573,448.51. (Five trillion, three hundred thirty-six 
billion, five hundred fifty-seven million, five hundred seventy-three 
thousand, four hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty-one cents)
  One year ago, June 24, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,110,927,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred ten billion, nine 
hundred twenty-seven million)
  Five years ago, June 24, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,941,032,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred forty-one billion, 
thirty-two million)
  Ten years ago, June 24, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,293,521,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-three billion, 
five hundred twenty-one million)
  Fifteen years ago, June 24, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,070,688,000,000 (One trillion, seventy billion, six hundred eighty-
eight million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,265,869,573,448.51 (Four trillion, two hundred sixty-five 
billion, eight hundred sixty-nine million, five hundred seventy-three 
thousand, four hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty-one cents) during 
the past 15 years.

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