[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 16 (Monday, February 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1152]
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 Friday, February 
7, the Federal debt stood at $5,301,813,739,040.73.
  One year ago, February 7, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,987,177,000,000.
  Five years ago, February 7, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,797,118,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, February 7, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$423,588,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,878,225,739,040.73 during the past 25 years.

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