[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 111 (Monday, August 2, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S9995]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, July 30, 
1999, the Federal debt stood at $5,638,655,711,931.60 (Five trillion, 
six hundred thirty-eight billion, six hundred fifty-five million, seven 
hundred eleven thousand, nine hundred thirty-one dollars and sixty 
cents).
  One year ago, July 30, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,544,483,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred forty-four billion, 
four hundred eighty-three million).
  Fifteen years ago, July 30, 1984, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,535,192,000,000 (One trillion, five hundred thirty-five billion, one 
hundred ninety-two million).
  Twenty-five years ago, July 30, 1974, the Federal debt stood at 
$475,337,000,000 (Four hundred seventy-five billion, three hundred 
thirty-seven million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,163,318,711,931.60 (Five trillion, one hundred sixty-three 
billion, three hundred eighteen million, seven hundred eleven thousand, 
nine hundred thirty-one dollars and sixty cents) during the past 25 
years.

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