[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10781]
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, October 8, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,412,240,204,620.07. (Five trillion, four hundred twelve billion, two 
hundred forty million, two hundred four thousand, six hundred twenty 
dollars and seven cents)
  One year ago, October 8, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,221,529,000,000. (Five trillion, two hundred twenty-one billion, 
five hundred twenty-nine million)
  Five years ago, October 8, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,052,485,000,000. (Four trillion, fifty-two billion, four hundred 
eighty-five million)
  Ten years ago, October 8, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,372,340,000,000. (Two trillion, three hundred seventy-two billion, 
three hundred forty million)
  Fifteen years ago, October 8, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,132,671,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred thirty-two billion, six 
hundred seventy-one million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,279,569,204,620.07 (Four trillion, two hundred 
seventy-nine billion, five hundred sixty-nine million, two hundred four 
thousand, six hundred twenty dollars and seven cents) during the past 
15 years.

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