[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 45 (Friday, March 30, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3212]
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, 
Thursday, March 29, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,770,774,722,962.15, Five trillion, seven hundred seventy billion, 
seven hundred seventy-four million, seven hundred twenty-two thousand, 
nine hundred sixty-two dollars and fifteen cents.
  One year ago, March 29, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,733,452,000,000, Five trillion, seven hundred thirty-three billion, 
four hundred fifty-two million.
  Five years ago, March 29, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,117,786,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred seventeen billion, seven 
hundred eighty-six million.
  Ten years ago, March 29, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,465,189,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred sixty-five billion, 
one hundred eighty-nine million.
  Twenty-five years ago, March 29, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$600,421,000,000, Six hundred billion, four hundred twenty-one million, 
which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,170,353,722,962.15, Five trillion, one hundred seventy billion, 
three hundred fifty-three million, seven hundred twenty-two thousand, 
nine hundred sixty-two dollars and fifteen cents during the past 25 
years.

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