[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 17 (Wednesday, February 23, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S738]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, February 22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,742,317,374,668.82 (Five trillion, seven hundred forty-two billion, 
three hundred seventeen million, three hundred seventy-four thousand, 
six hundred sixty-eight dollars and eighty-two cents).
  One year ago, February 22, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,617,212,000,000 (Five trillion, six hundred seventeen billion, two 
hundred twelve million).
  Five years ago, February 22, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,835,999,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred thirty-five billion, 
nine hundred ninety-nine million).
  Ten years ago, February 22, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,992,794,000,000 (Two trillion, nine hundred ninety-two billion, 
seven hundred ninety-four million).
  Fifteen years ago, February 22, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,695,818,000,000 (One trillion, six hundred ninety-five billion, 
eight hundred eighteen million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,046,499,374,668.82 (Four trillion, forty-six 
billion, four hundred ninety-nine million, three hundred seventy-four 
thousand, six hundred sixty-eight dollars and eighty-two cents) during 
the past 15 years.

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