[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 112 (Friday, August 3, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8907]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Thursday, August 2, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,730,045,940,032.12, five trillion, seven hundred thirty billion, 
forty-five million, nine hundred forty thousand, thirty-two dollars and 
twelve cents.
  One year ago, August 2, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,656,022,578,326.22, five trillion, six hundred fifty-six billion, 
twenty-two million, five hundred seventy-eight thousand, three hundred 
twenty-six dollars and twenty-two cents.
  Five years ago, August 2, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,172,008,136,975.88, five trillion, one hundred seventy-two billion, 
eight million, one hundred thirty-six thousand, nine hundred seventy-
five dollars and eighty-eight cents.
  Ten years ago, August 2, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,569,166,000,000, three trillion, five hundred sixty-nine billion, 
one hundred sixty-six million.
  Twenty-five years ago, August 2, 1976, the Federal debt stood at 
$623,367,000,000, six hundred twenty-three billion, three hundred 
sixty-seven million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion, $5,106,678,940,032.12, five trillion, one hundred six 
billion, six hundred seventy-eight million, nine hundred forty 
thousand, thirty-two dollars and twelve cents during the past 25 years.

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