[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12163]
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, 
Tuesday, October 1, the Federal debt stood at $5,234,730,786,626.50.
  Five years ago, October 1, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,674,303,000,000.
  Ten years ago, October 1, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,125,302,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, October 1, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$997,984,000,000.
  Twenty-five years ago, October 1, 1971, the Federal debt stood at 
$412,058,000,000 which reflects an increase of nearly $5 trillion 
($4,822,672,786,626.50) during the past 25 years.

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