[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 97 (Monday, July 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S8254]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, July 9, 
1999, the Federal debt stood at $5,623,337,708,599.03 (Five trillion, 
six hundred twenty-three billion, three hundred thirty-seven million, 
seven hundred eight thousand, five hundred ninety-nine dollars and 
three cents).
  One year ago, July 9, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,526,093,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred twenty-six billion, 
ninety-three million).
  Fifteen years ago, July 9, 1984, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,535,474,000,000 (One trillion, five hundred thirty-five billion, 
four hundred seventy-four million).
  Twenty-five years ago, July 9, 1974, the Federal debt stood at 
$471,954,000,000 (Four hundred seventy-one billion, nine hundred fifty-
four million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,151,383,708,599.03 (Five trillion, one hundred fifty-one billion, 
three hundred eighty-three million, seven hundred eight thousand, five 
hundred ninety-nine dollars and three cents) during the past 25 years.

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