[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10681]
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, Monday, 
September 16, the Federal debt stood at $5,217,327,143,659.08.
  Five years ago, September 16, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,624,324,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 16, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,106,332,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 16, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$981,709,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 16, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$415,132,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion 
($4,802,195,143,659.08) during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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