[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11130]
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 23, the Federal debt stood at $5,192,406,060,962.74.
  Five years ago, September 23, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,628,836,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 23, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,107,785,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 23, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$977,809,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 23, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$415,377,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion, 
$4,777,029,060,962.74, during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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