[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 31 (Wednesday, March 12, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2201]
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 11, the Federal debt stood at $5,357,359,481,153.10.
  One year ago, March 11, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,017,404,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 11, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,848,675,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 11, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,249,369,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 11, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,048,663,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,308,696,481,153.10) during the past 15 years.

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