[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 6, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5884]
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, June 5, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,671,991,683,864.65, 
five trillion, six hundred seventy-one billion, nine hundred ninety-one 
million, six hundred eighty-three thousand, eight hundred sixty-four 
dollars and sixty-five cents.
  One year ago, June 5, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,642,402,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-two billion, four 
hundred two million.
  Five years ago, June 5, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,141,670,000,000, five trillion, one hundred forty-one billion, six 
hundred seventy million.
  Ten years ago, June 5, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,490,594,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety billion, five 
hundred ninety-four million.
  Fifteen years ago, June 5, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,053,578,000,000, two trillion, fifty-three billion, five hundred 
seventy-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,618,413,683,864.65, three trillion, six hundred eighteen 
billion, four hundred thirteen million, six hundred eighty-three 
thousand, eight hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-five cents during 
the past 15 years.

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