[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 131 (Friday, September 20, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11087]
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, 
Thursday, September 19, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,190,460,235,894.57.
  One year ago, September 19, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,965,955,000,000.
  Five years ago, September 19, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,625,828,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 19, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,108,205,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $3 trillion, 
$3,010,255,235,894.57, during the 10 years from 1986 to 1996.

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