[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12077]
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 30, the Federal debt stood at $5,224,810,939,135.73.
  Five years ago, September 30, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,665,303,000,000.
  Ten years ago, September 30, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,125,303,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, September 30, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$997,855,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 30, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$412,268,000,000. This reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion--
$4,812,542,939,135.73--during the 25 years from 1971 to 1996.

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