[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 18 (Thursday, February 24, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S795]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, February 23, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,744,135,736,409.24 (Five trillion, seven hundred forty-four billion, 
one hundred thirty-five million, seven hundred thirty-six thousand, 
four hundred nine dollars and twenty-four cents).
  One year ago, February 23, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,619,948,000,000 (Five trillion, six hundred nineteen billion, nine 
hundred forty-eight million).
  Five years ago, February 23, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,837,337,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred thirty-seven billion, 
three hundred thirty-seven million).
  Ten years ago, February 23, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,992,887,000,000 (Two trillion, nine hundred ninety-two billion, 
eight hundred eighty-seven million) which reflects a doubling of the 
debt--an increase of almost $3 trillion--$2,751,248,736,409.24 (Two 
trillion, seven hundred fifty-one billion, two hundred forty-eight 
million, seven hundred thirty-six thousand, four hundred nine dollars 
and twenty-four cents) during the past 10 years.

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