Jesse Helms

Mr. HELMS

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.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, July 30, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,733,200,036,425.98, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-three billion, two hundred million, thirty-six thousand, four hundred twenty-five dollars and ninety-eight cents. Five years ago, July 30, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,183,983,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-three billion, nine hundred eighty-three million. Ten years ago, July 30, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,560,957,000,000, three trillion, five hundred sixty billion, nine hundred fifty-seven million. Fifteen years ago, July 30, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,071,424,000,000, two trillion, seventy-one billion, four hundred twenty-four million. Twenty-five years ago, July 30, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $624,547,000,000, six hundred twenty-four billion, five hundred forty- seven million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,108,653,036,425.98, five trillion, one hundred eight billion, six hundred fifty-three million, thirty-six thousand, four hundred twenty- five dollars and ninety-eight cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business Friday, July 27, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,736,703,126,894.92, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-six billion, seven hundred three million, one hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred ninety-four dollars and ninety-two cents. One year ago, July 27, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,673,849,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-three billion, eight hundred forty-nine million. Twenty-five years ago, July 27, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $620,139,000,000, six hundred twenty billion, one hundred thirty-nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,116,564,126,894.92, five trillion, one hundred sixteen billion, five hundred sixty-four million, one hundred twenty-six thousand, eight hundred ninety-four dollars and ninety-two cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business yesterday, Thursday, July 26, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,736,556,518,776.52, five trillion, seven hundred thirty-six billion, five hundred fifty-six million, five hundred eighteen thousand, seven hundred seventy-six dollars and fifty-two cents. One year ago, July 26, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,669,530,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, five hundred thirty million. Five years ago, July 26, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,181,675,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-one billion, six hundred seventy-five million. Ten years ago, July 26, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,558,449,000,000, three trillion, five hundred fifty-eight billion, four hundred forty-nine million. Twenty-five years ago, July 26, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $619,492,000,000, six hundred nineteen billion, four hundred ninety-two million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,117,064,518,776.52, five trillion, one hundred seventeen billion, sixty-four million, five hundred eighteen thousand, seven hundred seventy-six dollars and fifty-two cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,725,120,881,956.31, five trillion, seven hundred twenty-five billion, one hundred twenty million, eight hundred eighty-one thousand, nine hundred fifty-six dollars and thirty-one cents. One year ago, July 25, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,670,718,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy billion, seven hundred eighteen million. Five years ago, July 25, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,181,309,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighty-one billion, three hundred nine million. Ten years ago, July 25, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,557,315,000,000, three trillion, five hundred fifty-seven billion, three hundred fifteen million. Fifteen years ago, July 25, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,072,020,000,000, two trillion, seventy-two billion, twenty million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,653,100,881,956.31, three trillion, six hundred fifty-three billion, one hundred million, eight hundred eighty-one thousand, nine hundred fifty-six dollars and thirty-one cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, July 24, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,724,984,658,043.75, five trillion, seven hundred twenty-four billion, nine hundred eighty-four million, six hundred fifty-eight thousand, forty-three dollars and seventy-five cents. One year ago, July 24, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,668,098,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-eight billion, ninety-eight million. Five years ago, July 24, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,173,226,000,000, five trillion, one hundred seventy-three billion, two hundred twenty-six million. Ten years ago, July 24, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,551,395,000,000, three trillion, five hundred fifty-one billion, three hundred ninety-five million. Fifteen years ago, July 24, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,071,116,000,000, two trillion, seventy-one billion, one hundred sixteen million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,653,868,658,043.75, three trillion, six hundred fifty- three billion, eight hundred sixty-eight million, six hundred fifty- eight thousand, forty-three dollars and seventy-five cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, July 23, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,721,846,564,456.14, five trillion, seven hundred twenty-one billion, eight hundred forty-six million, five hundred sixty-four thousand, four hundred fifty-six dollars and fourteen cents. Five years ago, July 23, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,171,664,000,000, five trillion, one hundred seventy-one billion, six hundred sixty-four million. Ten years ago, July 23, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,549,898,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-nine billion, eight hundred ninety-eight million. Fifteen years ago, July 23, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,069,977,000,000, two trillion, sixty-nine billion, nine hundred seventy-seven million. Twenty-five years ago, July 23, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $619,301,000,000, six hundred nineteen billion, three hundred one million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,102,545,564,456.14, five trillion, one hundred two billion, five hundred forty-five million, five hundred sixty-four thousand, four hundred fifty-six dollars and fourteen cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business Friday, July 20, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,723,280,631,657.09, five trillion, seven hundred twenty-three billion, two hundred eighty million, six hundred thirty-one thousand, six hundred fifty-seven dollars and nine cents. One year ago, July 20, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,665,503,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, five hundred three million. Twenty-five years ago, July 20, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $619,038,000,000, six hundred nineteen billion, thirty-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,104,242,631,657.09, five trillion, one hundred four billion, two hundred forty-two million, six hundred thirty-one thousand, six hundred fifty-seven dollars and nine cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, July 18, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,712,502,926,348.50, five trillion, seven hundred twelve billion, five hundred two million, nine hundred twenty-six thousand, three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty cents. One year ago, July 18, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,680,376,000,000, five trillion, six hundred eighty billion, three hundred seventy-six million. Five years ago, July 18, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,168,794,000,000, five trillion, one hundred sixty-eight billion, seven hundred ninety-four million. Ten years ago, July 18, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,546,904,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-six billion, nine hundred four million. Fifteen years ago, July 18, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,070,143,000,000, two trillion, seventy billion, one hundred forty- three million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,642,359,926,348.50, three trillion, six hundred forty-two billion, three hundred fifty-nine million, nine hundred twenty-six thousand, three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifty cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, July 17, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,714,215,489,048.80, five trillion, seven hundred fourteen billion, two hundred fifteen million, four hundred eighty-nine thousand, forty-eight dollars and eighty cents. One year ago, July 17, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,671,573,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-one billion, five hundred seventy-three million. Five years ago, July 17, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,162,070,000,000, five trillion, one hundred sixty-two billion, seventy million. Ten years ago, July 17, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,541,621,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-one billion, six hundred twenty-one million. Fifteen years ago, July 17, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,070,188,000,000, two trillion, seventy billion, one hundred eighty- eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,644,027,489,048.80, three trillion, six hundred forty-four billion, twenty-seven million, four hundred eighty-nine thousand, forty-eight dollars and eighty cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, July 16, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,709,313,725,685.43, five trillion, seven hundred nine billion, three hundred thirteen million, seven hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred eighty-five dollars and forty-three cents. Five years ago, July 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,158,430,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifty-eight billion, four hundred thirty million. Ten years ago, July 16, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,541,429,000,000, three trillion, five hundred forty-one billion, four hundred twenty-nine million. Fifteen years ago, July 16, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,069,283,000,000, two trillion, sixty-nine billion, two hundred eighty-three million. Twenty-five years ago, July 16, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $618,625,000,000, six hundred eighteen billion, six hundred twenty-five million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,090,688,725,685.43, five trillion, ninety billion, six hundred eighty-eight million, seven hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred eighty-five dollars and forty-three cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, at the close of business Friday, July 13, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,705,050,480,267.56, five trillion, seven hundred five billion, fifty million, four hundred eighty thousand, two hundred sixty-seven dollars and fifty-six cents. One year ago, July 13, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,666,740,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-six billion, seven hundred forty million. Twenty-five years ago, July 13, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $617,642,000,000, six hundred seventeen billion, six hundred forty-two million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,087,408,480,267.56, five trillion, eighty-seven billion, four hundred eight million, four hundred eighty thousand, two hundred sixty- seven dollars and fifty-six cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, July 11, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,709,374,137,996.57, five trillion, seven hundred nine billion, three hundred seventy-four million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand, nine hundred ninety-six dollars and fifty-seven cents. One year ago, July 11, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,665,065,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, sixty-five million. Five years ago, July 11, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,152,640,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifty-two billion, six hundred forty million. Ten years ago, July 11, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,536,904,000,000, three trillion, five hundred thirty-six billion, nine hundred four million. Fifteen years ago, July 11, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,068,672,000,000, two trillion, sixty-eight billion, six hundred seventy-two million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,640,702,137,996.57, three trillion, six hundred forty billion, seven hundred two million, one hundred thirty-seven thousand, nine hundred ninety-six dollars and fifty-seven cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, July 10, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,710,436,329,428.99, five trillion, seven hundred ten billion, four hundred thirty-six million, three hundred twenty-nine thousand, four hundred twenty-eight dollars and ninety-nine cents. One year ago, July 10, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,662,950,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-two billion, nine hundred fifty million. Five years ago, July 10, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,148,771,000,000, five trillion, one hundred forty-eight billion, seven hundred seventy-one million. Ten years ago, July 10, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,533,712,000,000, three trillion, five hundred thirty-three billion, seven hundred twelve million. Fifteen years ago, July 10, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,071,214,000,000, two trillion, seven-one billion, two hundred fourteen million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,639,222,329,428.99, three trillion, six hundred thirty- nine billion, two hundred twenty-two million, three hundred twenty-nine thousand, four hundred twenty-eight dollars and ninety-nine cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, July 9, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,709,925,391,754.47, five trillion, seven hundred nine billion, nine hundred twenty-five million, three hundred ninety-one thousand, seven hundred fifty-four dollars and forty-seven cents. Five years ago, July 9, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,151,107,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifty-one billion, one hundred seven million. Ten years ago, July 9, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,536,850,000,000, three trillion, five hundred thirty-six billion, eight hundred fifty million. Fifteen years ago, July 9, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,073,910,000,000, two trillion, seventy-three billion, nine hundred ten million. Twenty-five years ago, July 9, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $615,209,000,000, six hundred fifteen billion, two hundred nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,094,716,391,754.47, five trillion, ninety-four billion, seven hundred sixteen million, three hundred ninety-one thousand, seven hundred fifty-four dollars and forty-seven cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. I ask it be in order for me to deliver my remarks seated at my desk.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, the July edition of the American Legion magazine features a remarkable statement of obvious truth by a much maligned American who deserves far better than the petty sniping he endures at the hands of cunning politicians and the media, neither of whom would acknowledge the truth if they fell over it in the middle of the street. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pulled no punches in this article. His piece in the American Legion magazine was headed, appropriately, ``Courage v. Civility.'' Mr. Justice Thomas knows a good bit about both. He is, himself, a civil gentleman who possesses great courage. The subhead on his piece pinpoints a great deal about how a good many American freedoms are being lost. One of the things he says is, those who censor themselves put fear ahead of freedom. I will quote briefly from two or three statements made by the distinguished Justice of the Supreme Court. He said: I do not believe that one should fight over things that don't really matter. But what about things that do matter? It is not comforting to think that the natural tendency inside us is to settle for the bottom, or even the middle of the stream. This tendency, in large part, results from an overemphasis on civility. None of us should be uncivil in our manner as we debate issues of consequence. No matter how difficult it is, good manners should be routine. However, in the effort to be civil in conduct, many who know better actually dilute firmly held views to avoid appearing ``judgmental.'' They curb their tongues not only in form but also in substance. The insistence on civility in the form of our debates has the perverse effect of cannibalizing our principles, the very essence of a civil society. That is why civility cannot be the governing principle of citizenship or leadership. By yielding to a false form of civility, we sometimes allow our critics to intimidate us. As I have said, active citizens are often subjected to truly vile attacks; they are branded as mean-spirited, racist, Uncle Tom, homophobic, sexist, etc. To this we often respond (if not succumb), so as not to be constantly fighting, by trying to be tolerant and nonjudgmental--i.e., we censor ourselves. This is not civility. It is cowardice, or well-intentioned self-deception at best. I shall not quote further from this super article written by Mr. Justice Clarence Thomas, but I do ask unanimous consent the article by him be printed in the Record.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, July 6, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,710,979,327,576.62, five trillion, seven hundred ten billion, nine hundred seventy-nine million, three hundred twenty-seven thousand, five hundred seventy-six dollars and sixty-two cents. One year ago, July 6, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,665,885,000,000, five trillion, six hundred sixty-five billion, eight hundred eighty-five million. Twenty-five years ago, July 6, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $613,075,000,000, six hundred thirteen billion, seventy-five million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,097,904,327,576.62, five trillion, ninety-seven billion, nine hundred four million, three hundred twenty-seven thousand, five hundred seventy-six dollars and sixty-two cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Thursday, June 28, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,663,970,068,775.88, Five trillion, six hundred sixty-three billion, nine hundred seventy million, sixty-eight thousand, seven hundred seventy-five dollars and eighty-eight cents. One year ago, June 28, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,649,147,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred forty-nine billion, one hundred forty-seven million. Five years ago, June 28, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,118,683,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred eighteen billion, six hundred eighty-three million. Ten years ago, June 28, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,537,988,000,000, Three trillion, five hundred thirty-seven billion, nine hundred eighty-eight million. Twenty-five years ago, June 28, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $610,417,000,000, Six hundred ten billion, four hundred seventeen million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,053,553,068,775.88, Five trillion, fifty-three billion, five hundred fifty-three million, sixty-eight thousand, seven hundred seventy-five dollars and eighty-eight cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, June 27, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,655,167,264,852.88, Five trillion, six hundred fifty-five billion, one hundred sixty-seven million, two hundred sixty-four thousand, eight hundred fifty-two dollars and eighty-eight cents. One year ago, June 27, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,650,720,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred fifty billion, seven hundred twenty million. Five years ago, June 27, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,118,104,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred eighteen billion, one hundred four million. Ten years ago, June 27, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,502,028,000,000, Three trillion, five hundred two billion, twenty- eight million. Fifteen years ago, June 27, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,040,977,000,000, Two trillion, forty billion, nine hundred seventy- seven million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,614,190,264,852.88, Three trillion, six hundred fourteen billion, one hundred ninety million, two hundred sixty-four thousand, eight hundred fifty-two dollars and eighty-eight cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I regret I was not present to cast my vote on the motion to table the amendment offered by the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Kyl) and the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. Nelson). I wish the Record to reflect that had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, June 26, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,656,750,181,308.17, five trillion, six hundred fifty-six billion, seven hundred fifty million, one hundred eighty-one thousand, three hundred eight dollars and seventeen cents. One year ago, June 26, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,647,619,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-seven billion, six hundred nineteen million. Five years ago, June 26, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,118,149,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eighteen billion, one hundred forty-nine million. Ten years ago, June 26, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,500,901,000,000, three trillion, five hundred billion, nine hundred one million. Fifteen years ago, June 26, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,040,983,000,000, two trillion, forty billion, nine hundred eighty- three million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,615,767,181,308.17, three trillion, six hundred fifteen billion, seven hundred sixty-seven million, one hundred eighty-one thousand, three hundred eight dollars and seventeen cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, June 20, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,641,023,159,870.17, five trillion, six hundred forty-one billion, twenty-three million, one hundred fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred seventy dollars and seventeen cents. One year ago, June 20, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,653,560,000,000, five trillion, six hundred fifty-three billion, five hundred sixty million. Five years ago, June 20, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,108,536,000,000, five trillion, one hundred eight billion, five hundred thirty-six million. Ten years ago, June 20, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,493,082,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-three billion, eighty-two million. Fifteen years ago, June 20, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,039,809,000,000, Two trillion, thirty-nine billion, eight hundred nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,601,214,159,870.17, three trillion, six hundred one billion, two hundred fourteen million, one hundred fifty-nine thousand, eight hundred seventy dollars and seventeen cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, June 19, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,641,114,076,861.51, five trillion, six hundred forty-one billion, one hundred fourteen million, seventy-six thousand, eight hundred sixty-one dollars and fifty-one cents. One year ago, June 19, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,649,976,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-nine billion, nine hundred seventy-six million. Five years ago, June 19, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,120,985,000,000, five trillion, one hundred twenty billion, nine hundred eighty-five million. Ten years ago, June 19, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,498,343,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-eight billion, three hundred forty-three million. Fifteen years ago, June 19, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,039,961,000,000, two trillion, thirty-nine billion, nine hundred sixty-one million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,601,153,076,861.51, three trillion, six hundred one billion, one hundred fifty-three million, seventy-six thousand, eight hundred sixty- one dollars and fifty-one cents during the past 15 years.