[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9852]
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, 
Tuesday, September 3, the Federal debt stood at $5,226,657,169,759.06.
  Five years ago, September 3, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,617,116,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 3, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,110,332,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 3, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$979,575,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 3, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$414,181,000,000, an increase of more than $4,812,476,169,759.06 in the 
past 25 years.

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