[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2238]
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 12, the Federal debt stood at $5,361,482,510,992.32.
  One year ago, March 12, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,017,284,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 12, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,854,311,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 12, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,247,042,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 12, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,048,967,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,312,515,510,992.32--during the past 15 years.

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