[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 46 (Thursday, April 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3315]
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, April 16, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,386,017,997,799.85. (Five trillion, three hundred eighty-six 
billion, seventeen million, nine hundred ninety-seven thousand, seven 
hundred ninety-nine dollars and eighty-five cents)
  One year ago, April 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,142,251,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred forty-two billion, two 
hundred fifty-one million)
  Five years ago, April 16, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,882,706,000,000. (Three trillion, eight hundred eighty-two billion, 
seven hundred six million)
  Ten years ago, April 16, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,269,312,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred sixty-nine billion, 
three hundred twelve million)
  Fifteen years ago, April 16, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,064,889,000,000 (One trillion, sixty-four billion, eight hundred 
eighty-nine million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,321,128,997,799.85 (Four trillion, three hundred twenty-
one billion, one hundred twenty-eight million, nine hundred ninety-
seven thousand, seven hundred ninety-nine dollars and eighty-five 
cents) during the past 15 years.

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