[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10831]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, June 13, 2001, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,681,952,015,740.15, Five trillion, six hundred eighty-one billion, 
nine hundred fifty-two million, fifteen thousand, seven hundred forty 
dollars and fifteen cents.
  One year ago, June 13, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,651,369,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred fifty-one billion, three 
hundred sixty-nine million.
  Five years ago, June 13, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,139,482,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred thirty-nine billion, 
four hundred eighty-two million.
  Ten years ago, June 13, 1991, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,494,282,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred ninety four billion, 
two hundred eighty-two million.
  Fifteen years ago, June 13, 1986, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,046,290,000,000, Two trillion, forty-six billion, two hundred ninety 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, 
$3,635,662,015,740.15, Three trillion, six hundred thirty-five billion, 
six hundred sixty-two million, fifteen thousand, seven hundred forty 
dollars and fifteen cents during the past 15 years.

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