[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 27, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S9376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, Monday, 
July 26, 1999, the Federal debt stood at $5,636,525,745,471.93 (Five 
trillion, six hundred thirty-six billion, five hundred twenty-five 
million, seven hundred forty-five thousand, four hundred seventy-one 
dollars and ninety-three cents).
  Five years ago, July 26, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,632,297,000,000 (Four trillion, six hundred thirty-two billion, two 
hundred ninety-seven million).
  Ten years ago, July 26, 1989, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,802,473,000,000 (Two trillion, eight hundred two billion, four 
hundred seventy-three million).
  Fifteen years ago, July 26, 1984, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,536,607,000,000 (One trillion, five hundred thirty-six billion, six 
hundred seven million).
  Twenty-five years ago, July 26, 1974, the Federal debt stood at 
$475,807,000,000 (Four hundred seventy-five billion, eight hundred 
seven million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,160,718,745,471.93 (Five trillion, one hundred sixty 
billion, seven hundred eighteen million, seven hundred forty-five 
thousand, four hundred seventy-one dollars and ninety-three cents) 
during the past 25 years.

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