[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 27, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2974]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, 
March 26, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,733,895,076,837.79, Five 
trillion, seven hundred thirty-three billion, eight hundred ninety-five 
million, seventy-six thousand, eight hundred thirty-seven dollars and 
seventy-nine cents.
  Five years ago, March 26, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,066,588,000,000, Five trillion, sixty-six billion, five hundred 
eighty-eight million.
  Ten years ago, March 26, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,452,738,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred fifty-two billion, 
seven hundred thirty-eight million.
  Fifteen years ago, March 26, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,982,440,000,000, One trillion, nine hundred eighty-two billion, four 
hundred forty million.
  Twenty-five years ago, March 26, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$600,274,000,000, Six hundred billion, two hundred seventy-four 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,133,621,076,837.79, Five trillion, one hundred thirty-three billion, 
six hundred twenty-one million, seventy-six thousand, eight hundred 
thirty-seven dollars and seventy-nine cents, during the past 25 years.

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