[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 110 (Wednesday, August 1, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8568]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, July 31, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,718,303,095,621.12, five trillion, seven hundred eighteen billion, 
three hundred three million, ninety-five thousand, six hundred twenty-
one dollars and twelve cents.
  One year ago, July 31, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,658,807,000,000, five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, 
eight hundred seven million.
  Five years ago, July 31, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,188,889,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-eight billion, 
eight hundred eighty-nine million.
  Ten years ago, July 31, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,576,827,000,000, three trillion, five hundred seventy-six billion, 
eight hundred twenty-seven million.
  Fifteen years ago, July 31, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,074,472,000,000, two trillion, seventy-four billion, four hundred 
seventy-two million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 
trillion, $3,643,831,095,621.12, three trillion, six hundred forty-
three billion, eight hundred thirty-one million, ninety-five thousand, 
six hundred twenty-one dollars and twelve cents during the past 15 
years.

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