[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 18, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S10831]
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 17, 1996 the Federal debt stood at 
$5,190,807,990,011.88.
  Five years ago, September 17, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,625,799,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 17, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,106,475,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 17, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$976,369,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 17, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$415,338,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion 
($4,775,469,990,011.88) during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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