[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 17 (Friday, February 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S1155]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, February 26, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,525,033,799,622.62 (Five trillion, five hundred twenty-five billion, 
thirty-three million, seven hundred ninety-nine thousand, six hundred 
twenty-two dollars and sixty-two cents).
  One year ago, February 26, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,345,590,000,000 (Five trillion, three hundred forty-five billion, 
five hundred ninety million).
  Five years ago, February 26, 1993, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,197,003,000,000 (Four trillion, one hundred ninety-seven billion, 
three million).
  Ten years ago, February 26, 1988, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,473,373,000,000 (Two trillion, four hundred seventy-three billion, 
three hundred seventy-three million).
  Twenty-five years ago, February 26, 1973, the Federal debt stood at 
$453,599,000,000 (Four hundred fifty-three billion, five hundred 
ninety-nine million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,071,404,799,622.62 (Five trillion, seventy-one billion, 
four hundred four million, seven hundred ninety-nine thousand, six 
hundred twenty-two dollars and sixty-two cents) during the past 25 
years.

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