[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 40 (Friday, March 23, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2822]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, March 22, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,732,049,780,656.46, Five trillion, seven hundred thirty-two billion, 
forty-nine million, seven hundred eighty thousand, six hundred fifty-
six dollars and forty-six cents.
  One year ago, March 22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,727,734,000,000, Five trillion, seven hundred twenty-seven billion, 
seven hundred thirty-four million.
  Five years ago, March 22, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,062,405,000,000, Five trillion, sixty-two billion, four hundred five 
million.
  Ten years ago, March 22, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,449,090,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred forty-nine billion, 
ninety million.
  Twenty-five years ago, March 22, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$599,264,000,000, Five hundred ninety-nine billion, two hundred sixty-
four million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,132,785,780,656.46, Five trillion, one hundred thirty-two billion, 
seven hundred eighty-five million, seven hundred eighty thousand, six 
hundred fifty-six dollars and forty-six cents, during the past 25 
years.

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