[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 9 (Tuesday, February 10, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S584]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, 
February 9, 1998, the Federal debt stood at $5,468,966,737,716.36 (Five 
trillion, four hundred sixty-eight billion, nine hundred sixty-six 
million, seven hundred thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred sixteen 
dollars and thirty-six cents).
  Five years ago, February 9, 1993, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,173,624,000,000 (Four trillion, one hundred seventy-three billion, 
six hundred twenty-four million).
  Ten years ago, February 9, 1988, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,545,424,000,000 (Two trillion, five hundred forty-five billion, four 
hundred twenty-four million).
  Fifteen years ago, February 9, 1983, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,192,294,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred ninety-two billion, two 
hundred ninety-four million).
  Twenty-five years ago, February 9, 1973, the Federal debt stood at 
$448,265,000,000 (Four hundred forty-eight billion, two hundred sixty-
five million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,020,701,737,716.36 (Five trillion, twenty billion, seven hundred one 
million, seven hundred thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred sixteen 
dollars and thirty-six cents) during the past 25 years.

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