[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 101 (Thursday, July 19, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S7946]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, July 18, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,712,502,926,348.50, five trillion, seven hundred twelve billion, 
five hundred two million, nine hundred twenty-six thousand, three 
hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty cents.
  One year ago, July 18, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,680,376,000,000, five trillion, six hundred eighty billion, three 
hundred seventy-six million.
  Five years ago, July 18, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,168,794,000,000, five trillion, one hundred sixty-eight billion, 
seven hundred ninety-four million.
  Ten years ago, July 18, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,546,904,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-six billion, 
nine hundred four million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 18, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,070,143,000,000, two trillion, seventy billion, one hundred forty-
three million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,642,359,926,348.50, three trillion, six hundred forty-two 
billion, three hundred fifty-nine million, nine hundred twenty-six 
thousand, three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty cents during the 
past 15 years.

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