[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 14 (Thursday, February 6, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1051]
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, 
Wednesday, February 5, the Federal debt stood at $5,302,957,481,388.92.
  One year ago, February 5, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,987,401,000,000.
  Five years ago, February 5, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,800,008,000,000.
  Ten years ago, February 5, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,233,219,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, February 5, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,030,621,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion, $4,272,336,481,388.92, during the past 15 years.

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