[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 7 (Wednesday, February 2, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S280]
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, February 1, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,702,651,446,667.03 (Five trillion, seven hundred two billion, six 
hundred fifty-one million, four hundred forty-six thousand, six hundred 
sixty-seven dollars and three cents).
  One year ago, February 1, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,588,099,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred eighty-eight billion, 
ninety-nine million).
  Five years ago, February 1, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,810,860,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred ten billion, eight 
hundred sixty million).
  Ten years ago, February 1, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,994,932,000,000 (Two trillion, nine hundred ninety-four billion, 
nine hundred thirty-two million).
  Fifteen years ago, February 1, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,672,555,000,000 (One trillion, six hundred seventy-two billion, five 
hundred fifty-five million) which reflects a debt increase of more than 
$4 trillion--$4,030,096,446,667.03 (Four trillion, thirty billion, 
ninety-six million, four hundred forty-six thousand, six hundred sixty-
seven dollars and three cents) during the past 15 years.

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