[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9078-S9079]
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,

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September 9, 1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,408,443,156,374.66. 
(Five trillion, four hundred eight billion, four hundred forty-three 
million, one hundred fifty-six thousand, three hundred seventy-four 
dollars and sixty-six cents)
  Five years ago, September 9, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,038,419,000,000. (Four trillion, thirty-eight billion, four hundred 
nineteen million)
  Ten years ago, September 9, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,359,979,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred fifty-nine billion, 
nine hundred seventy-nine million)
  Fifteen years ago, September 9, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,110,794,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred ten billion, seven 
hundred ninety-four million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,297,649,156,374.66 (Four trillion, two hundred 
ninety-seven billion, six hundred forty-nine million, one hundred 
fifty-six thousand, three hundred seventy-four dollars and sixty-six 
cents) during the past 15 years.

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