[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 16, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7602]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, July 15, 1997, the federal debt stood at 
$5,357,142,567,691.66. (Five trillion, three hundred fifty-seven 
billion, one hundred forty-two million, five hundred sixty-seven 
thousand, six hundred ninety-one dollars and sixty-six cents)
  One year ago, July 15, 1996, the federal debt stood at 
$5,156,314,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred fifty-six billion, 
three hundred fourteen million)
  Five years ago, July 15, 1992, the federal debt stood at 
$3,976,930,000,000. (Three trillion, nine hundred seventy-six billion, 
nine hundred thirty million)
  Ten years ago, July 15, 1987, the federal debt stood at 
$2,318,428,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred eighteen billion, four 
hundred twenty-eight million)
  Fifteen years ago, July 15, 1982, the federal debt stood at 
$1,083,163,000,000 (One trillion, eighty-three billion, one hundred 
sixty-three million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,273,979,567,691.66 (Four trillion, two hundred seventy-
three billion, nine hundred seventy-nine million, five hundred sixty-
seven thousand, six hundred ninety-one dollars and sixty-six cents) 
during the past 15 years.

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