[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 124 (Wednesday, September 22, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S11253]
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, 
Tuesday, September 21, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,634,836,758,964.63 (Five trillion, six hundred thirty-four billion, 
eight hundred thirty-six million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, 
nine hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-three cents).
  One year ago, September 21, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,510,750,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred ten billion, seven 
hundred fifty million).
  Five years ago, September 21, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,685,969,000,000 (Four trillion, six hundred eighty-five billion, 
nine hundred sixty-nine million).
  Fifteen years ago, September 21, 1984, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,566,880,000,000 (One trillion, five hundred sixty-six billion, eight 
hundred eighty million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $4 
trillion--$4,067,956,758,964.63 (Four trillion, sixty-seven billion, 
nine hundred fifty-six million, seven hundred fifty-eight thousand, 
nine hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty-three cents) during the past 
15 years.

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