[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S11950]
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 Friday, September 
27, the Federal debt stood at $5,199,074,786,599.17.
  One year ago, September 27, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,955,603,000,000.
  Five years ago, September 27, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,638,661,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 27, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$415,658,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion--
$4,783,416,786,599.17--during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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