[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 115 (Thursday, September 6, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S9190]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, September 5, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,769,122,055,290.29, five trillion, seven hundred sixty-nine billion, 
one hundred twenty-two million, fifty-five thousand, two hundred ninety 
dollars and twenty-nine cents.
  One year ago, September 5, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,678,475,470,839.16, five trillion, six hundred seventy-eight 
billion, four hundred seventy-five million, four hundred seventy 
thousand, eight hundred thirty-nine dollars and sixteen cents.
  Five years ago, September 5, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,225,564,391,083.90, five trillion, two hundred twenty-five billion, 
five hundred sixty-four million, three hundred ninety-one thousand, 
eight-three dollars and ninety cents.
  Ten years ago, September 5, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,623,548,000,000, three trillion, six hundred twenty-three billion, 
five hundred forty-eight million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 5, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,112,803,000,000, two trillion, one hundred twelve billion, eight 
hundred three million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3 
trillion, $3,656,319,055,290.29, Three trillion, six hundred fifty-six 
billion, three hundred nineteen million, fifty-five thousand, two 
hundred ninety dollars and twenty-nine cents during the past 15 years.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant 
legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the 
quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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