[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 93 (Friday, June 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6726]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, June 26, 1997, the Federal debt, stood at 
$5,338,210,524,473.68. (Five trillion, three hundred thirty-eight 
billion, two hundred ten million, five hundred twenty-four thousand, 
four hundred seventy-three dollars and sixty-eight cents)
  One year ago, June 26, 1996, the Federal debt, stood at 
$5,118,104,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred eighteen billion, one 
hundred four million)
  Five years ago, June 26, 1992, the Federal debt, stood at 
$3,946,126,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred forty-six billion, 
one hundred twenty-six million)
  Ten years ago, June 26, 1987, the Federal debt, stood at 
$2,292,475,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred ninety-two billion, four 
hundred seventy-five million)
  Twenty-five years ago, June 25, 1972, the Federal debt, stood at 
$425,367,000,000 (Four hundred twenty-five billion, three hundred 
sixty-seven million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 
trillion--$4,912,843,524,473.68 (Four trillion, nine hundred twelve 
billion, eight hundred forty-three million, five hundred twenty-four 
thousand, four hundred seventy-three dollars and sixty-eight cents) 
during the past 25 years.

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