Jesse Helms

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. If the other side is willing to yield back its time, I will yield back my time.

Mr. HELMS. I yield back the remainder of my time.

Mr. HELMS. Madam President, I move to reconsider the vote.

Mr. HELMS

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.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, June 12, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,683,524,204,123.12, five trillion, six hundred eighty-three billion, five hundred twenty-four million, two hundred four thousand, one hundred twenty-three dollars and twelve cents. One year ago, June 12, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,648,174,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-eight billion, one hundred seventy-four million. Five years ago, June 12, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,141,287,000,000, five trillion, one hundred forty-one billion, two hundred eighty-seven million. Ten years ago, June 12, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,491,404,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-one billion, four hundred four million. Fifteen years ago, June 12, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,046,458,000,000, two trillion, forty-six billion, four hundred fifty-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,637,066,204,123.12, three trillion, six hundred thirty- seven billion, sixty-six million, two hundred four thousand, one hundred twenty-three dollars and twelve cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, June 11, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,680,526,114,067.39, five trillion, six hundred eighty billion, five hundred twenty-six million, one hundred fourteen thousand, sixty-seven dollars and thirty-nine cents. Five years ago, June 11, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,136,928,000,000, five trillion, one hundred thirty-six billion, nine hundred twenty-eight million. Ten years ago, June 11, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,489,108,000,000, three trillion, four hundred eighty-nine billion, one hundred eight million. Fifteen years ago, June 11, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,045,760,000,000, two trillion, forty-five billion, seven hundred sixty million. Twenty-five years ago, June 11, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $611,628,000,000, six hundred eleven billion, six hundred twenty-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,068,898,114,067.39, five trillion, sixty-eight billion, eight hundred ninety-eight million, one hundred fourteen thousand, sixty- seven dollars and thirty-nine cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, June 8, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,679,727,774,591.76, five trillion, six hundred seventy-nine billion, seven hundred twenty-seven million, seven hundred seventy-four thousand, five hundred ninety-one dollars and seventy-six cents. One year ago, June 8, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,644,929,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-four billion, nine hundred twenty-nine million. Twenty-five years ago, June 8, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $608,283,000,000, six hundred eight billion, two hundred eighty-three million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,071,444,774,591.76, five trillion, seventy-one billion, four hundred forty-four million, seven hundred seventy-four thousand, five hundred ninety-one dollars and seventy-six cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, June 6, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,669,404,114,473.96, five trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, four hundred four million, one hundred fourteen thousand, four hundred seventy-three dollars and ninety-six cents. One year ago, June 6, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,647,514,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-seven billion, five hundred fourteen million. Five years ago, June 6, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,139,284,000,000, five trillion, one hundred thirty-nine billion, two hundred eighty-four million. Ten years ago, June 6, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,494,333,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety-four billion, three hundred thirty-three million. Fifteen years ago, June 6, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,052,917,000,000, two trillion, fifty-two billion, nine hundred seventeen million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,616,487,114,473.96, three trillion, six hundred sixteen billion, four hundred eighty-seven million, one hundred fourteen thousand, four hundred seventy-three dollars and ninety-six cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, June 5, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,671,991,683,864.65, five trillion, six hundred seventy-one billion, nine hundred ninety-one million, six hundred eighty-three thousand, eight hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-five cents. One year ago, June 5, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,642,402,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-two billion, four hundred two million. Five years ago, June 5, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,141,670,000,000, five trillion, one hundred forty-one billion, six hundred seventy million. Ten years ago, June 5, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,490,594,000,000, three trillion, four hundred ninety billion, five hundred ninety-four million. Fifteen years ago, June 5, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,053,578,000,000, two trillion, fifty-three billion, five hundred seventy-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,618,413,683,864.65, three trillion, six hundred eighteen billion, four hundred thirteen million, six hundred eighty-three thousand, eight hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-five cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, June 4, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,668,781,838,668.70, five trillion, six hundred sixty-eight billion, seven hundred eighty-one million, eight hundred thirty-eight thousand, six hundred sixty-eight dollars and seventy cents. Five years ago, June 4, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,139,964,000,000, five trillion, one hundred thirty-nine billion, nine hundred sixty-four million. Ten years ago, June 4, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,489,526,000,000, three trillion, four hundred eighty-nine billion, five hundred twenty-six million. Fifteen years ago, June 4, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,053,350,000,000, two trillion, fifty-three billion, three hundred fifty million. Twenty-five years ago, June 4, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $606,178,000,000, six hundred six billion, one hundred seventy-eight million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,062,603,838,668.70, five trillion, sixty-two billion, six hundred three million, eight hundred thirty-eight thousand, six hundred sixty- eight dollars and seventy cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Thursday, May 24, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,660,965,921,275.71, five trillion, six hundred sixty billion, nine hundred sixty-five million, nine hundred twenty-one thousand, two hundred seventy-five dollars and seventy-one cents. One year ago, May 24, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,676,762,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-six billion, seven hundred sixty-two million. five years ago, May 24, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,122,025,000,000, five trillion, one hundred twenty-two billion, twenty-five million. Ten years ago, May 24, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,481,461,000,000, three trillion, four hundred eighty-one billion, four hundred sixty-one million. Twenty-five years ago, May 24, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $607,559,000,000, six hundred seven billion, five hundred fifty-nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,053,406,921,275.71, five trillion, fifty-three billion, four hundred six million, nine hundred twenty-one thousand, two hundred seventy-five dollars and seventy-one cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, May 23, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,658,410,674,620.47, five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, four hundred ten million, six hundred seventy-four thousand, six hundred twenty dollars and forty-seven cents. One year ago, May 23, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,676,154,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-six billion, one hundred fifty-four million. Five years ago, May 23, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,120,584,000,000, five trillion, one hundred twenty billion, five hundred eighty-four million. Ten years ago, May 23, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,463,998,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty-three billion, nine hundred ninety-eight million. Fifteen years ago, May 23, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,030,039,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, thirty-nine million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,628,371,674,620.47, three trillion, six hundred twenty-eight billion, three hundred seventy-one million, six hundred seventy-four thousand, six hundred twenty dollars and forty-seven cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations, I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records of the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Tuesday, May 22, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,658,520,030,420.14, five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, five hundred twenty million, thirty thousand, four hundred twenty dollars and fourteen cents. One year ago, May 22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,673,858,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-three billion, eight hundred fifty-eight million. Five years ago, May 22, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,117,440,000,000, five trillion, one hundred seventeen billion, four hundred forty million. Ten years ago, May 22, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,464,163,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty-four billion, one hundred sixty-three million. Fifteen years ago, May 22, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,030,146,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, one hundred forty-six million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,628,374,030,420.14, Three trillion, six hundred twenty-eight billion, three hundred seventy-four million, thirty thousand, four hundred twenty dollars and fourteen cents during the past 15 years.

Mr. HELMS

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

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I made some remarks this morning at the time of the reporting out of the Committee on Foreign Relations the very wise nomination of Howard Baker to be the U.S. Ambassador to Tokyo. I said then, and I repeat, there is not one Senator who ever served with the distinguished former majority leader of this Senate-- and I see where he sat right there--not one Senator who would not be honored to join in paying his or her respects to one of the most respected Senators ever to serve in the Senate. All of us have fond memories of our relationship with Senator Baker, and all of us like him and respect him and admire him for his intelligence and his legislative skills and his ability to broker meaningful compromises and for being just a darn nice guy. I must confess, my affection for Howard is because he has been so gracious to my grandchildren, and that is the way to any man's heart. I recall that on one occasion, the day after one of my granddaughters was born, Howard was going to North Carolina with me for a little adventure. He called me before we left and he said: Jesse, who is going to meet us at the airport? I said: I don't know, but I will find out. He said: I just wondered if I could take a trip. I said: You can go anywhere you want to go. He said: I would like to go to the hospital where that young one of yours was born yesterday. I said: Howard, you don't need do that. And he said: No, I like grandchildren, and I would like to go, if you don't mind. I said: Fine. He said: As long as I'm going, can I take my camera with me? A lot of people don't know that he is an accomplished photographer and has published two or three books of pictures that are outstanding. He took pictures of that young one just born 24 hours earlier, and her mama and proud daddy and granddaddy and all the nurses in the hospital. Fast forward about 4 or 5 years and Katie Stuart visited us and Howard found out about it. He was then the chief of staff for the President of the United States at the White House, President Ronald Reagan. He called me up and said: We need to update that picture that we took at the hospital. So we went down to the White House and he had all the lights set up and he said: Now, Jesse, I want you to get Katie in your arms and I want to photograph the proudest granddaddy and the sweetest granddaughter I ever saw. And he took that picture. That picture is on my wall to this good day. Howard Baker will make a great Ambassador. On his own hook he would be great, but he has a second advantage, and that is a lady named Nancy Kassebaum Baker, who sat right back there, as a great Senator herself. And as someone said this morning, Nancy herself would make a good Ambassador anywhere she was sent. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say that Howard Baker's experience and personal qualities and those of Nancy Kassebaum Baker will serve him and her and them well. The United States relationship with Japan is critical in this new era. In sending an Ambassador such as Howard Baker, President Bush has chosen a superbly qualified American to represent the American people in Japan, an outstanding ally of our country, the United States of America. I yield the floor.

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, on behalf of the majority leader, I yield the remainder of the time. I ask for the yeas and nays.

Mr. HELMS. I defer the question.

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I renew my request.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I announce on behalf of the majority leader, today the Senate will resume voting on final amendments to the reconciliation bill. Consecutive votes will occur throughout the morning and will include final passage of the bill. It is hoped the Senate will complete action as soon as possible in order to resume consideration of the education bill. There are amendments pending to the education bill, and others will be offered during today's session. There will be many votes throughout the day, and Senators are encouraged to stay in the Senate Chamber during final votes on this tax bill. On behalf of the majority leader, I thank my colleagues for their cooperation.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, May 21, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,654,596,844,308.03, five trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, five hundred ninety-six million, eight hundred forty-four thousand, three hundred eight dollars and three cents. Five years ago, May 21, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,115,827,000,000, five trillion, one hundred fifteen billion, eight hundred twenty-seven million. Ten years ago, May 21, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,463,097,000,000, three trillion, four hundred sixty-three billion, ninety-seven million. Fifteen years ago, May 21, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,030,373,000,000, two trillion, thirty billion, three hundred seventy-three million. Twenty-five years ago, May 21, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $607,263,000,000, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,047,333,844,308.3, five trillion, forty-seven billion, three hundred thirty-three million, eight hundred forty-four thousand, three hundred eight dollars and three cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, May 18, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,655,505,213,567.79, five trillion, six hundred fifty-five billion, five hundred five million, two hundred thirteen thousand, five hundred sixty-seven dollars and seventy-nine cents. One year ago, May 18, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,672,936,000,000, five trillion, six hundred seventy-two billion, nine hundred thirty-six million. Twenty-five years ago, May 18, 1976, the Federal debt stood at $605,757,000,000, six hundred five billion, seven hundred fifty-seven million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion, $5,049,658,213,567.79, five trillion, forty-nine billion, six hundred fifty-eight million, two hundred thirteen thousand, five hundred sixty- seven dollars and seventy-nine cents during the past 25 years.

Mr. HELMS

Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, the Federal debt stood at $5,651,674,551,618.32, Five trillion, six hundred fifty-one billion, six hundred seventy-four million, five hundred fifty-one thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars and thirty-two cents. One year ago, May 16, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,669,366,000,000, Five trillion, six hundred sixty-nine billion, three hundred sixty-six million. Five years ago, May 16, 1996, the Federal debt stood at $5,113,662,000,000, Five trillion, one hundred thirteen billion, six hundred sixty-two million. Ten years ago, May 16, 1991, the Federal debt stood at $3,460,706,000,000, Three trillion, four hundred sixty billion, seven hundred six million. Fifteen years ago, May 16, 1986, the Federal debt stood at $2,030,755,000,000, Two trillion, thirty billion, seven hundred fifty- five million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $3.5 trillion, $3,620,919,551,618.32, Three trillion, six hundred twenty billion, nine hundred nineteen million, five hundred fifty-one thousand, six hundred eighteen dollars and thirty-two cents during the past 15 years.