[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 59 (Thursday, May 3, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4240]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, May 2, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,655,955,997,201.31, Five trillion, six hundred fifty-five billion, 
nine hundred fifty-five million, nine hundred ninety-seven thousand, 
two hundred one dollar and thirty-one cents.
  One year ago, May 2, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,669,551,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, five 
hundred fifty-one million.
  Five years ago, May 2, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,100,093,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred billion, ninety-three 
million.
  Ten years ago, May 2, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,438,851,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred thirty-eight billion, 
eight hundred fifty-one million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 2, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,015,491,000,000, Two trillion, fifteen billion, four hundred ninety-
one million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,640,464,997,201.31, Three trillion, six hundred forty billion, four 
hundred sixty-four million, nine hundred ninety-seven thousand, two 
hundred one dollar and thirty-one cents during the past 15 years.

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