[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2641]
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 19, 1997, the federal debt stood at 
$5,367,674,335,377.56.
  One year ago, March 19, 1996, the federal debt stood at 
$5,058,839,000,000.
  Five years ago, March 19, 1992, the federal debt stood at 
$3,862,284,000,000.
  Ten years ago, March 19, 1987, the federal debt stood at 
$2,243,959,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, March 19, 1982, the federal debt stood at 
$1,050,933,000,000 which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion ($4,318,164,231,511.65) during the past 15 years.

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