[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 42 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2970]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, April 9, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,380,948,025,320.90.--Five trillion, three hundred eighty billion, 
nine hundred forty-eight million, twenty-five thousand, three hundred 
twenty and ninety cents.
  One year ago, April 9, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,130,578,000,000--Five trillion, one hundred thirty billion, five 
hundred seventy-eight million.
  Five years ago, April 9, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,894,405,000,000--Three trillion, eight hundred ninety-four billion, 
four hundred five million.
  Ten years ago, April 9, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,283,040,000,000--Two trillion, two hundred eighty-three billion, 
forty million.
  Fifteen years ago, April 9, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,061,116,000,000--One trillion, sixty-one billion, one hundred 
sixteen million--which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,319,832,025,320.90--Four trillion, three hundred nineteen 
billion, eight hundred thirty-two million, twenty-five thousand, three 
hundred twenty dollars and ninety cents--during the past 15 years.

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