[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7491]
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, July 10, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,710,436,329,428.99, five trillion, seven hundred ten billion, four 
hundred thirty-six million, three hundred twenty-nine thousand, four 
hundred twenty-eight dollars and ninety-nine cents.
  One year ago, July 10, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,662,950,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-two billion, nine 
hundred fifty million.
  Five years ago, July 10, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,148,771,000,000, five trillion, one hundred forty-eight billion, 
seven hundred seventy-one million.
  Ten years ago, July 10, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,533,712,000,000, three trillion, five hundred thirty-three billion, 
seven hundred twelve million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 10, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,071,214,000,000, two trillion, seven-one billion, two hundred 
fourteen million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,639,222,329,428.99, three trillion, six hundred thirty-
nine billion, two hundred twenty-two million, three hundred twenty-nine 
thousand, four hundred twenty-eight dollars and ninety-nine cents 
during the past 15 years.




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