[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 63 (Wednesday, May 9, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4587]
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, May 8, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,647,881,033,420.09, 
five trillion, six hundred forty-seven billion, eight hundred eighty-
one million, thirty-three thousand, four hundred twenty dollars and 
nine cents.
  One year ago, May 8, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,662,693,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-two billion, six 
hundred ninety-three million.
  Five years ago, May 8, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,094,597,000,000, five trillion, ninety-four billion, five hundred 
ninety-seven million.
  Ten years ago, May 8, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,440,039,000,000, three trillion, four hundred forty billion, thirty-
nine million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 8, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,015,014,000,000, two trillion, fifteen billion, fourteen million, 
which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,632,867,033,420.09, three trillion, six hundred thirty-two billion, 
eight hundred sixty-seven million, thirty-three thousand, four hundred 
twenty dollars and nine cents during the past 15 years.

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