Under President George Bush, the deficit soared to $290 billion in 1992.

The deficit with Colombia, for example, soared to $71 million last year.

American's deficit with China soared to $12.69 billion last year from $10.43 billion in 1990.

During the 1980's, the trade deficit soared to record levels as billions of dollars were sent abroad to pay for imported cars and television sets.

By some estimates, the deficit with China will soar to more than $15 billion this year.

The deficit has soared 20 percent this year compared to 1997 and is heading toward a record $60 billion, according to Administration officials.

At that time, without reform, the deficit will soar to unimaginable levels.

The deficit had soared to $290 billion, a record high and growing.

As taxes and the national deficit soared, international activities were trimmed.

"Will the Republicans and the president push this tax bill when our deficits are soaring to $400 or $500 billion?"