[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1974]
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, March 4, the Federal debt stood at $5,363,582,891,993.50.
  One year ago, March 4, the Federal debt stood at $5,016,596,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 4, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,845,731,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 4, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,260,529,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 4, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,052,613,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,310,969,891,993.50--during the past 15 years.

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