[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 17, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7802]
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, 
July 16, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,709,313,725,685.43, five 
trillion, seven hundred nine billion, three hundred thirteen million, 
seven hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred eighty-five dollars and 
forty-three cents.
  Five years ago, July 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,158,430,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifty-eight billion, 
four hundred thirty million.
  Ten years ago, July 16, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,541,429,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-one billion, 
four hundred twenty-nine million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 16, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,069,283,000,000, two trillion, sixty-nine billion, two hundred 
eighty-three million.
  Twenty-five years ago, July 16, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$618,625,000,000, six hundred eighteen billion, six hundred twenty-five 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,090,688,725,685.43, five trillion, ninety billion, six hundred 
eighty-eight million, seven hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred 
eighty-five dollars and forty-three cents during the past 25 years.

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