[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 149 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11443]
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 29, 1997, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,429,377,880,990.06 (Five trillion, four hundred twenty-nine billion, 
three hundred seventy-seven million, eight hundred eighty thousand, 
nine hundred ninety dollars and six cents).
  One year ago, October 29, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,236,574,000,000 (Five trillion, two hundred thirty-six billion, five 
hundred seventy-four million).
  Five years ago, October 29, 1992, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,067,523,000,000 (Four trillion, sixty-seven billion, five hundred 
twenty-three million).
  Ten years ago, October 29, 1987, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,385,077,000,000 (Two trillion, three hundred eighty-five billion, 
seventy-seven million).
  Fifteen years ago, October 29, 1982, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,142,825,000,000 (One trillion, one hundred forty-two billion, eight 
hundred twenty-five million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,286,552,880,990.06 (Four trillion, two hundred 
eighty-six billion, five hundred fifty-two million, eight hundred 
eighty thousand, nine hundred ninety dollars and six cents) during the 
past 15 years.

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