[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 17, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S9511]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, September 16, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,391,866,026,111.66. (Five trillion, three hundred ninety-one 
billion, eight hundred sixty-six million, twenty-six thousand, one 
hundred eleven dollars and sixty-six cents)
  One year ago, September 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,217,327,000,000 (Five trillion, two hundred seventeen billion, three 
hundred twenty-seven million)
  Five years ago, September 16, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,036,030,000,000. (Four trillion, thirty-six billion, thirty million)
  Ten years ago, September 16, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,353,294,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred fifty-three billion, 
two hundred ninety-four million)
  Fifteen years ago, September 16, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,105,897,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred five billion, eight 
hundred ninety-seven million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,285,969,026,111.66 (Four trillion, two hundred 
eighty-five billion, nine hundred sixty-nine million, twenty-six 
thousand, one hundred eleven dollars and sixty-six cents) during the 
past 15 years.

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