[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 74 (Friday, May 5, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S6196]
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          WAS CONGRESS IRRESPONSIBLE? THE VOTERS HAVE SAID YES

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, as of the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, May 4, the Federal debt stood at $4,854,832,235,127.63. On a 
per capita basis, every man, woman, and child in America owes 
$18,429.03 as his or her share of that debt.
  Mr. DORGAN. I make a point of order that a quorum is not present.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Jeffords). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I rise to speak for a short period of 
time about several key pieces of reform legislation. I ask unanimous 
consent I be allowed to speak as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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