[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 51 (Monday, April 23, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3784]
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 Friday, April 20, 
2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,713,631,148,647.61, Five trillion, 
seven hundred thirteen billion, six hundred thirty-one million, one 
hundred forty-eight thousand, six hundred forty-seven dollars and 
sixty-one cents.
  One year ago, April 20, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,707,061,000,000 Five trillion, seven hundred seven billion, sixty-
one million.
  Fifteen years ago, April 20, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,962,745,000,000, One trillion, nine hundred sixty-two billion, seven 
hundred forty-five million.
  Twenty-five years ago, April 20, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$604,399,000,000, Six hundred four billion, three hundred ninety-nine 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,109,232,148,647.61, Five trillion, one hundred nine billion, two 
hundred thirty-two million, one hundred forty-eight thousand, six 
hundred forty-seven dollars and sixty-one cents during the past 25 
years.

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