[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8655]
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, 
July 20, 1998, the federal debt stood at $5,532,950,037,759.42 (Five 
trillion, five hundred thirty-two billion, nine hundred fifty million, 
thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred fifty-nine dollars and forty-two 
cents).
  Five years ago, July 20, 1993, the federal debt stood at 
$4,335,448,000,000 (Four trillion, three hundred thirty-five billion, 
four hundred forty-eight million).
  Ten years ago, July 20, 1988, the federal debt stood at 
$2,553,113,000,000 (Two trillion, five hundred fifty-three billion, one 
hundred thirteen million).
  Fifteen years ago, July 20, 1983, the federal debt stood at 
$1,329,282,000,000 (One trillion, three hundred twenty-nine billion, 
two hundred eighty-two million).
  Twenty-five years ago, July 20, 1973, the federal debt stood at 
$455,844,000,000 (Four hundred fifty-five billion, eight hundred forty-
four million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,077,106,037,759.42 (Five trillion, seventy-seven billion, one 
hundred six million, thirty-seven thousand, seven hundred fifty-nine 
dollars and forty-two cents) during the past 25 years.

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