[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1297]
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, 
Tuesday, February 11, the Federal debt stood at $5,305,463,575,595.03.
  Five years ago, February 11, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,796,319,000,000.
  Ten years ago, February 11, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,226,839,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, February 11, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,033,988,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, February 11, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$424,352,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,881,111,575,595.03) during the past 25 years.

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