[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 5, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S9118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, September 4, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,761,532,655,812.62, five trillion, seven hundred sixty-one billion, 
five hundred thirty-two million, six hundred fifty-five thousand, eight 
hundred twelve dollars and sixty-two cents.
  Five years ago, September 4, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,228,998,407,724.89, five trillion, two hundred twenty-eight billion, 
nine hundred ninety-eight million, four hundred seven thousand, seven 
hundred twenty-four dollars and eighty-nine cents.
  Ten years ago, September 4, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,617,415,000,000, three trillion, six hundred seventeen billion, four 
hundred fifteen million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 4, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,113,006,000,000, two trillion, one hundred thirteen billion, six 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, 
$3,648,526,655,812.62, three trillion, six hundred forty-eight billion, 
five hundred twenty-six million, six hundred fifty-five thousand, eight 
hundred twelve dollars and sixty-two cents during the past 15 years.

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