[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6444]
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, 
June 18, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,634,686,176,609.17, five 
trillion, six hundred thirty-four billion, six hundred eighty-six 
million, one hundred seventy-six thousand, six hundred nine dollars and 
seventeen cents.
  Five years ago, June 18, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,118,201,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighteen billion, two 
hundred one million.
  Ten years ago, June 18, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,496,571,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-six billion, 
five hundred seventy-one million.
  Fifteen years ago, June 18, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,044,497,000,000, two trillion, forty-four billion, four hundred 
ninety-seven million.
  Twenty-five years ago, June 18, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$610,653,000,000, six hundred ten billion, six hundred fifty-three 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,024,033,176,609.17, five trillion, twenty-four billion, thirty-three 
million, one hundred seventy-six thousand, six hundred nine dollars and 
seventeen cents during the past 25 years.

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