[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12286]
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, 
Wednesday, October 2, the Federal debt stood at $5,235,509,457,452.56.
  One year ago, October 2, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,987,587,000,000.
  Five years ago, October 2, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,675,035,000,000.
  Ten years ago, October 2, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,125,302,000,000.
  Fifteen years ago, October 2, 1981, the Federal debt stood at 
$994,220,000,000 which reflects an increase of more than $4 trillion, 
$4,241,289,457,452.56, during the past 15 years.

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