[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 150 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11541]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, October 30, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,430,869,894,529.83 (Five trillion, four hundred thirty billion, 
eight hundred sixty-nine million, eight hundred ninety-four thousand, 
five hundred twenty-nine dollars and eighty-three cents).
  One year ago, October 30, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,237,762,000,000 (Five trillion, two hundred thirty-seven billion, 
seven hundred sixty-two million).
  Five years ago, October 30, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,067,329,000,000 (Four trillion, sixty-seven billion, three hundred 
twenty-nine million).
  Ten years ago, October 30, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,384,800,000,000 (Two trillion, three hundred eighty-four billion, 
eight hundred million).
  Twenty-five years ago, October 30, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$439,230,000,000 (Four hundred thirty-nine billion, two hundred thirty 
million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,991,639,894,529.83 (Four trillion, nine hundred ninety-one billion, 
six hundred thirty-nine million, eight hundred ninety-four thousand, 
five hundred twenty-nine dollars and eighty-three cents) during the 
past 25 years.

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