[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3658]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, April 23, 1997, the federal debt stood at 
$5,345,088,835,181.58. (Five trillion, three hundred forty-five 
billion, eighty-eight million, eight hundred thirty-five thousand, one 
hundred eighty-one dollars and fifty-eight cents)
  One year ago, April 23, 1996, the federal debt stood at 
$5,106,372,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred six billion, three 
hundred seventy-two million)
  Five years ago, April 23, 1992, the federal debt stood at 
$3,877,376,000,000. (Three trillion, eight hundred seventy-seven 
billion, three hundred seventy-six million)
  Ten years ago, April 23, 1987, the federal debt stood at 
$2,264,001,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred sixty-four billion, one 
million)
  Fifteen years ago, April 23, 1982, the federal debt stood at 
$1,058,822,000,000 (One trillion, fifty-eight billion, eight hundred 
twenty-two million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,286,266,835,181.58 (Four trillion, two hundred eighty-six 
billion, two hundred sixty-six million, eight hundred thirty-five 
thousand, one hundred eighty-one dollars and fifty-eight cents) during 
the past 15 years.

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