[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5535]
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 22, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,658,520,030,420.14, 
five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, five hundred twenty 
million, thirty thousand, four hundred twenty dollars and fourteen 
cents.
  One year ago, May 22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,673,858,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-three billion, 
eight hundred fifty-eight million.
  Five years ago, May 22, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,117,440,000,000, five trillion, one hundred seventeen billion, four 
hundred forty million.
  Ten years ago, May 22, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,464,163,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty-four billion, 
one hundred sixty-three million.
  Fifteen years ago, May 22, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,030,146,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, one hundred forty-six 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,628,374,030,420.14, Three trillion, six hundred twenty-eight 
billion, three hundred seventy-four million, thirty thousand, four 
hundred twenty dollars and fourteen cents during the past 15 years.

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