[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 69 (Tuesday, June 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5529]
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, Monday, 
June 1, 1998, the federal debt stood at $5,495,092,820,910.61 (Five 
trillion, four hundred ninety-five billion, ninety-two million, eight 
hundred twenty thousand, nine hundred ten dollars and sixty-one cents).
  Five years ago, June 1, 1993, the federal debt stood at 
$4,304,847,000,000 (Four trillion, three hundred four billion, eight 
hundred forty-seven million).
  Ten years ago, June 1, 1988, the federal debt stood at 
$2,546,681,000,000 (Two trillion, five hundred forty-six billion, six 
hundred eighty-one million).
  Fifteen years ago, June 1, 1983, the federal debt stood at 
$1,312,535,000,000 (One trillion, three hundred twelve billion, five 
hundred thirty-five million).
  Twenty-five years ago, June 1, 1973, the federal debt stood at 
$456,386,000,000 (Four hundred fifty-six billion, three hundred eighty-
six million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,038,706,820,910.61 (Five trillion, thirty-eight billion, seven 
hundred six million, eight hundred twenty thousand, nine hundred ten 
dollars and sixty-one cents) during the past 25 years.

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