[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 11, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10321]
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 10, the Federal debt stood at $5,217,211,394,956.03.
  Five years ago, September 10, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,617,377,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 10, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,103,341,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 10, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$979,625,000.000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 10, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$415,728,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion 
($4,801,483,394,956.03) during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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