[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 16, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5002]
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 15, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,651,674,551,618.32, 
five trillion, six hundred fifty-one billion, six hundred seventy-four 
million, five hundred fifty-one thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars 
and thirty-two cents.
  One year ago, May 15, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,665,245,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, two 
hundred forty-five million.
  Five years ago, May 15, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,115,694,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifteen billion, six 
hundred ninety-four million.
  Ten years ago, May 15, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,460,389,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty billion, three 
hundred eighty-nine million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 15, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,030,072,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, seventy-two million, 
which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,621,602,551,618.32, three trillion, six hundred twenty-one billion, 
six hundred two million, five hundred fifty-one thousand, six hundred 
eighteen dollars and thirty-two cents during the past 15 years.

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