[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 125 (Thursday, September 12, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, September 11, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,219,273,550,936.86.
  One year ago, September 11, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,962,944,000,000.
  Five years ago, September 11, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,619,285,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 11, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,105,838,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 11, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$980,009,000.000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion--
$4,239,264,550,936.86--during the 15 years from 1981 to 1996.

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