[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 14, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S4428]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, May 13, 1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,337,494,540,137.51. 
(Five trillion, three hundred thirty-seven billion, four hundred 
ninety-four million, five hundred forty thousand, one hundred thirty-
seven dollars and fifty-one cents)
  One year ago, May 13, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,094,151,000,000. (Five trillion, ninety-four billion, one hundred 
fifty-one million)
  Five years ago, May 13, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,889,146,000,000. (Three trillion, eight hundred eighty-nine billion, 
one hundred forty-six million)
  Ten years ago, May 13, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,272,432,000,000. (Two trillion, two hundred seventy-two billion, 
four hundred thirty-two million)
  Fifteen years ago, May 13, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,061,721,000,000 (One trillion, sixty-one billion, seven hundred 
twenty-one million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,275,773,540,137.51 (Four trillion, two hundred seventy-
five billion, seven hundred seventy-three million, five hundred forty 
thousand, one hundred thirty-seven dollars and fifty-one cents) during 
the past 15 years.
  Mr. BENNETT addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gregg). The Senator from Utah is 
recognized.

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