[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 8, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1309]
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, March 7, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,747,932,431,376.73 
(Five trillion, seven hundred forty-seven billion, nine hundred thirty-
two million, four hundred thirty-one thousand, three hundred seventy-
six dollars and seventy-three cents).
  Five years ago, March 7, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,851,012,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred fifty-one billion, 
twelve million).
  Ten years ago, March 7, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,027,086,000,000 (Three trillion, twenty-seven billion, eighty-six 
million).
  Fifteen years ago, March 7, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,708,698,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred eight billion, six 
hundred ninety-eight million).
  Twenty-five years ago, March 7, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$499,218,000,000 (Four hundred ninety-nine billion, two hundred 
eighteen million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 
trillion--$5,248,714,431,376.73 (Five trillion, two hundred forty-eight 
billion, seven hundred fourteen million, four hundred thirty-one 
thousand, three hundred seventy-six dollars and seventy-three cents) 
during the past 25 years.

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