[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 107 (Friday, July 27, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8343-S8344]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, July 26, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,736,556,518,776.52, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-six billion, 
five hundred fifty-six million, five hundred eighteen thousand, seven 
hundred seventy-six dollars and fifty-two cents.
  One year ago, July 26, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,669,530,000,000, five

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trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, five hundred thirty million.
  Five years ago, July 26, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,181,675,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-one billion, six 
hundred seventy-five million.
  Ten years ago, July 26, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,558,449,000,000, three trillion, five hundred fifty-eight billion, 
four hundred forty-nine million.
  Twenty-five years ago, July 26, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$619,492,000,000, six hundred nineteen billion, four hundred ninety-two 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,117,064,518,776.52, five trillion, one hundred seventeen billion, 
sixty-four million, five hundred eighteen thousand, seven hundred 
seventy-six dollars and fifty-two cents during the past 25 years.

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