[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 11, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1223]
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, 
February 10, the Federal debt stood at $5,302,292,166,231.47.
  Five years ago, February 10, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,794,592,000,000.
  Ten years ago, February 10, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,225,440,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, February 10, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,033,575,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, February 10, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$424,269,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,878,023,166,231.47) during the past 25 years.

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