[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 29, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S926]
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, Monday, 
February 28, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,747,333,809,275.61 
(Five trillion, seven hundred forty-seven billion, three hundred 
thirty-three million, eight hundred nine thousand, two hundred seventy-
five dollars and sixty-one cents).
  Five years ago, February 28, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,854,298,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred fifty-four billion, 
two hundred ninety-eight million).
  Ten years ago, February 28, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,994,354,000,000 (Two trillion, nine hundred ninety-four billion, 
three hundred fifty-four million).
  Fifteen years ago, February 28, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,698,358,000,000 (One trillion, six hundred ninety-eight billion, 
three hundred fifty-eight million).
  Twenty-five years ago, February 28, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$499,711,000,000 (Four hundred ninety-nine billion, seven hundred 
eleven million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,247,622,809,275.61 (Five trillion, two hundred forty-seven 
billion, six hundred twenty-two million, eight hundred nine thousand, 
two hundred seventy-five dollars and sixty-one cents) during the past 
25 years.

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