[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 64 (Thursday, May 10, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4818]
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, May 9, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,643,268,010,418.43, five trillion, six hundred forty-three billion, 
two hundred sixty-eight million, ten thousand, four hundred eighteen 
dollars and forty-three cents.
  One year ago, May 9, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,662,963,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-two billion, nine 
hundred sixty-three million.
  Five years ago, May 9, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,088,829,000,000, five trillion, eighty-eight billion, eight hundred 
twenty-nine million.
  Ten years ago, May 9, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,435,605,000,000, three trillion, four hundred thirty-five billion, 
six hundred five million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 9, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,012,034,000,000, two trillion, twelve billion, thirty-four million, 
which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,631,234,010,418.43, three trillion, six hundred thirty-one billion, 
two hundred thirty-four million, ten thousand, four hundred eighteen 
dollars and forty-three cents during the past 15 years.

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