[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 87 (Thursday, June 21, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S6597]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, June 20, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,641,023,159,870.17, five trillion, six hundred forty-one billion, 
twenty-three million, one hundred fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred 
seventy dollars and seventeen cents.
  One year ago, June 20, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,653,560,000,000, five trillion, six hundred fifty-three billion, 
five hundred sixty million.
  Five years ago, June 20, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,108,536,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eight billion, five 
hundred thirty-six million.
  Ten years ago, June 20, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,493,082,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-three billion, 
eighty-two million.
  Fifteen years ago, June 20, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,039,809,000,000, Two trillion, thirty-nine billion, eight hundred 
nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,601,214,159,870.17, three trillion, six hundred one 
billion, two hundred fourteen million, one hundred fifty-nine thousand, 
eight hundred seventy dollars and seventeen cents during the past 15 
years.

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