[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1378]
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 12, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,308,979,863,712.08.
  One year ago, February 12, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,988,100,000,000.
  Five years ago, February 12, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,799,009,000,000.
  Ten years ago, February 12, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,227,183,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, February 12, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,036,402,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,272,577,863,712.08) during the past 15 years.

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