[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4104]
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, 
Tuesday, May 6, the Federal debt stood at $5,337,028,737,421.51.
  One year ago, May 6, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,096,257,000,000.
  Five years ago, May 6, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,882,040,000,000.
  Ten years ago, May 6, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,278,744,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, May 6, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,057,151,000,000, which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion (4,279,877,737,421.51) during the past 15 years.

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