[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7585]
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, 
Wednesday, July 11, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,709,374,137,996.57, five trillion, seven hundred nine billion, three 
hundred seventy-four million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand, nine 
hundred ninety-six dollars and fifty-seven cents.
  One year ago, July 11, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,665,065,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, 
sixty-five million.
  Five years ago, July 11, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,152,640,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifty-two billion, six 
hundred forty million.
  Ten years ago, July 11, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,536,904,000,000, three trillion, five hundred thirty-six billion, 
nine hundred four million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 11, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,068,672,000,000, two trillion, sixty-eight billion, six hundred 
seventy-two million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,640,702,137,996.57, three trillion, six hundred forty 
billion, seven hundred two million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand, 
nine hundred ninety-six dollars and fifty-seven cents during the past 
15 years.

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