[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 59 (Thursday, May 8, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4210]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, May 7, 1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,336,081,916,565.07 
(five trillion, three hundred thirty-six billion, eighty-one million, 
nine hundred sixteen thousand, five hundred sixty-five dollars and 
seven cents).
  One year ago, May 7, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,093,910,000,000 (five trillion, ninety-three billion, nine hundred 
ten million).
  Five years ago, May 7, 1992, the federal debt stood at 
$3,883,035,000,000 (three trillion, eight hundred eighty-three billion, 
thirty-five million).
  Ten years ago, May 7, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,272,537,000,000 (two trillion, two hundred seventy-two billion, five 
hundred thirty-seven million).
  Fifteen years ago, May 7, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,057,931,000,000 (one trillion, fifty-seven billion, nine hundred 
thirty-one million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,278,150,916,565.07 (four trillion, two hundred seventy-
eight billion, one hundred fifty million, nine hundred sixteen 
thousand, five hundred sixty-five dollars and seven cents) during the 
past 15 years.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I observe the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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