[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 54 (Thursday, April 26, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S3987]
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, 
Wednesday, April 25, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,681,916,012,004.34, Five trillion, six hundred eighty-one billion, 
nine hundred sixteen million, twelve thousand, four dollars and thirty-
four cents.
  One year ago, April 25, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,714,810,000,000, Five trillion, seven hundred fourteen billion, 
eight hundred ten million.
  Five years ago, April 25, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,092,768,000,000, Five trillion, ninety-two billion, seven hundred 
sixty-eight million.
  Ten years ago, April 25, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,425,956,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred twenty-five billion, 
nine hundred fifty-six million.
  Fifteen years ago, April 25, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,003,491,000,000, Two trillion, three billion, four hundred ninety-
one million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,678,425,012,004.34, Three trillion, six hundred seventy-eight 
billion, four hundred twenty-five million, twelve thousand, four 
dollars and thirty-four cents during the past 15 years.

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