[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 68 (Thursday, May 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5112]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, May 16, 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 16, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,669,366,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, 
three hundred sixty-six million.
  Five years ago, May 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,113,662,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred thirteen billion, six 
hundred sixty-two million.
  Ten years ago, May 16, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,460,706,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred sixty billion, seven 
hundred six million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 16, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,030,755,000,000, Two trillion, thirty billion, seven hundred fifty-
five million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,620,919,551,618.32, Three trillion, six hundred twenty 
billion, nine hundred nineteen million, five hundred fifty-one 
thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars and thirty-two cents during the 
past 15 years.

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