[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 42 (Friday, April 3, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3236]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

 Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, April 2, 1998, the federal debt stood at 
$5,540,086,164,177.98 (Five trillion, five hundred forty billion, 
eighty-six million, one hundred sixty-four thousand, one hundred 
seventy-seven dollars and ninety-eight cents).
  One year ago, April 2, 1997, the federal debt stood at 
$5,376,710,000,000 (Five trillion, three hundred seventy-six billion, 
seven hundred ten million).
  Five years ago, April 2, 1993, the federal debt stood at 
$4,233,931,000,000 (Four trillion, two hundred thirty-three billion, 
nine hundred thirty-one million).
  Fifteen years ago, April 2, 1983, the federal debt stood at 
$1,246,551,000,000 (One trillion, two hundred forty-six billion, five 
hundred fifty-one million).
  Twenty-five years ago, April 2, 1973, the federal debt stood at 
$457,874,000,000 (Four hundred fifty-seven billion, eight hundred 
seventy-four million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,082,212,164,177.98 (Five trillion, eighty-two billion, two 
hundred twelve million, one hundred sixty-four thousand, one hundred 
seventy-seven dollars and ninety-eight cents) during the past 25 
years.

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