[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 15 (Friday, February 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1132]
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, 
Thursday, February 6, the Federal debt stood at $5,302,957,481,388.92.
  One year ago, February 6, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,987,289,000,000.
  Five years ago, February 6, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,801,444,000,000.
  Ten years ago, February 6, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,232,746,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $3 
trillion ($3,074,337,787,977.17) during the past 10 years.

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