[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 120 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9196]
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, 
Wednesday, September 10, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,410,105,013,993.47. (Five trillion, four hundred ten billion, one 
hundred five million, thirteen thousand, nine hundred ninety-three 
dollars and forty-seven cents)
  One year ago, September 10, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,217,211,000,000. (Five trillion, two hundred seventeen billion, two 
hundred eleven million)
  Five years ago, September 10, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,035,342,000,000. (Four trillion, thirty-five billion, three hundred 
forty-two million)
  Ten years ago, September 10, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,355,393,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred fifty-five billion, 
three hundred ninety-three million)
  Fifteen years ago, September 10, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,110,901,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred ten billion, nine hundred 
one million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 trillion--
$4,299,204,013,993.47 (Four trillion, two hundred ninety-nine billion, 
two hundred four million, thirteen thousand, nine hundred ninety-three 
dollars and forty-seven cents) during the past 15 years.

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