[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 14, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S10849]
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, 
September 13, 1999, the Federal debt stood at $5,654,837,966,230.82 
(Five trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, eight hundred thirty-
seven million, nine hundred sixty-six thousand, two hundred thirty 
dollars and eighty-two cents).
  Five years ago, September 13, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,681,594,000,000 (Four trillion, six hundred eighty-one billion, five 
hundred ninety-four million).
  Ten years ago, September 13, 1989, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,853,357,000,000 (Two trillion, eight hundred fifty-three billion, 
three hundred fifty-seven million).
  Fifteen years ago, September 13, 1984, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,572,267,000,000 (One trillion, five hundred seventy-two billion, two 
hundred sixty-seven million).
  Twenty-five years ago, September 13, 1974, the Federal debt stood at 
$480,717,000,000 (Four hundred eighty billion, seven hundred seventeen 
million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,174,120,966,230.82 (Five trillion, one hundred seventy-four billion, 
one hundred twenty million, nine hundred sixty-six thousand, two 
hundred thirty dollars and eighty-two cents) during the past 25 years.

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