May 14, 1997

Dear Mr. Henry:

The deficit refers to the U.S. government as a whole, including Social Security. The change in debt to which you refer refers to the U.S. government excluding Social Security.

Thanks for your interest in the Journal.

Sincerely,

Paul R. Martin
Assistant Managing Editor
The Wall Street Journal

REPLY

May I include your response on our web site? http://www.poop.org

From: Laura.Dispirito@cor.dowjones.com[SMTP:Laura.Dispirito@cor.dowjones.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 9:54 AM To: ctzcrank@ix.netcom.com Subject: Response from The Wall Street Journal

You have the permission of Paul R. Martin, assistant managing editor of The Wall Street Journal, to reprint his response to you on your website.