[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S15084]
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, 
Thursday, November 18, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,693,813,174,823.97 (Five trillion, six hundred ninety-three billion, 
eight hundred thirteen million, one hundred seventy-four thousand, 
eight hundred twenty-three dollars and ninety-seven cents).
  One year ago, November 18, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,586,312,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred eighty-six billion, 
three hundred twelve million).
  Five years ago, November 18, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,752,722,000,000 (Four trillion, seven hundred fifty-two billion, 
seven hundred twenty-two million).
  Twenty-five years ago, November 18, 1974, the Federal debt stood at 
$481,413,000,000 (Four hundred eighty-one billion, four hundred 
thirteen million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,212,400,174,823.97 (Five trillion, two hundred twelve 
billion, four hundred million, one hundred seventy-four thousand, eight 
hundred twenty-three dollars and ninety-seven cents) during the past 25 
years.

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