[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11958-S11959]
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, 
Thursday, November 6, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,431,079,031,652.94 (Five trillion, four hundred thirty-one billion, 
seventy-nine million, thirty-one thousand, six hundred fifty-two 
dollars and ninety-four cents).
  One year ago, November 6, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,245,748,000,000 (Five trillion, two hundred forty-five billion, 
seven hundred forty-eight million).
  Five years ago, November 6, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,087,224,000,000 (Four trillion, eighty-seven billion, two hundred 
twenty-four million).
  Ten years ago, November 6, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,396,279,000,000 (Two trillion, three hundred ninety-six billion, two 
hundred seventy-nine million).
  Twenty-five years ago, November 6, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$435,570,000,000 (Four hundred thirty-five billion, five hundred 
seventy million) which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,995,509,031,652.94 (Four trillion, nine hundred ninety-five billion, 
five hundred nine million, thirty-one thousand, six hundred fifty-two 
dollars and ninety-four cents) during the past 25 years.

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