[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 22, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5434]
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, Monday, 
May 21, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,654,596,844,308.03, five 
trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, five hundred ninety-six 
million, eight hundred forty-four thousand, three hundred eight dollars 
and three cents.
  Five years ago, May 21, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,115,827,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifteen billion, eight 
hundred twenty-seven million.
  Ten years ago, May 21, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,463,097,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty-three billion, 
ninety-seven million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 21, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,030,373,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, three hundred 
seventy-three million.
  Twenty-five years ago, May 21, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$607,263,000,000, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion, $5,047,333,844,308.3, five trillion, forty-seven billion, 
three hundred thirty-three million, eight hundred forty-four thousand, 
three hundred eight dollars and three cents during the past 25 years.

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