[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11536]
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 26, the debt stood at $5,198,325,061,997.28.
  One year ago, September 26, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,953,251,000,000.
  Five years ago, September 26, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,638,501,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 26, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,109,293,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $3 trillion 
($3,089,032,061,997.28) during the 10 years from 1986 to 1996.

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