[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 28 (Thursday, March 6, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2020]
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, March 5, the Federal debt stood at $5,359,515,287,678.12.
  One year ago, March 5, the Federal debt stood at $5,016,462,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 5, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,849,118,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 5, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,258,090,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 5, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,045,007,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,314,508,287,678.12--during the past 15 years.

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