[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 28, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3051]
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, March 27, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,736,074,141,495.08, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-six billion, 
seventy-four million, one hundred forty-one thousand, four hundred 
ninety-five dollars and eight cents.
  One year ago, March 27, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,731,796,000,000, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-one billion, 
seven hundred ninety-six million.
  Five years ago, March 27, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,069,500,000,000, five trillion, sixty-nine billion, five hundred 
million).
  Ten years ago, March 27, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,460,809,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty billion, eight 
hundred nine million.
  Fifteen years ago, March 27, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,981,848,000,000, one trillion, nine hundred eighty-one billion, 
eight hundred forty-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of 
almost $4 trillion--$3,754,226,141,495.08, three trillion, seven 
hundred fifty-four billion, two hundred twenty-six million, one hundred 
forty-one thousand, four hundred ninety-five dollars and eight cents, 
during the past 15 years.

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