[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7040-S7041]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, July 8, 1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,354,619,850,034.63. 
(Five trillion, three hundred fifty-four billion, six hundred nineteen 
million, eight hundred fifty thousand, thirty-four dollars and sixty-
three cents)
  One year ago, July 8, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,154,104,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred fifty-four billion, one 
hundred four million)
  Five years ago, July 8, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,971,809,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred seventy-one billion, 
eight hundred nine million)
  Ten year ago, July 8, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,326,070,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred twenty-six billion, 
seventy million)
  Fifteen years ago, July 8, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,076,916,000,000 (One trillion, seventy-six billion, nine hundred 
sixteen million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,277,703,850,034.63 (Four trillion, two hundred seventy-
seven billion, seven hundred three million, eight hundred fifty 
thousand, thirty-four dollars and sixty-three cents) during the past 15 
years.

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