[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 31, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8459]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, 
July 30, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,733,200,036,425.98, five 
trillion, seven hundred thirty-three billion, two hundred million, 
thirty-six thousand, four hundred twenty-five dollars and ninety-eight 
cents.
  Five years ago, July 30, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,183,983,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-three billion, 
nine hundred eighty-three million.
  Ten years ago, July 30, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,560,957,000,000, three trillion, five hundred sixty billion, nine 
hundred fifty-seven million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 30, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,071,424,000,000, two trillion, seventy-one billion, four hundred 
twenty-four million.
  Twenty-five years ago, July 30, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$624,547,000,000, six hundred twenty-four billion, five hundred forty-
seven million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$5,108,653,036,425.98, five trillion, one hundred eight billion, six 
hundred fifty-three million, thirty-six thousand, four hundred twenty-
five dollars and ninety-eight cents during the past 25 years.

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