[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1665]
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, 
Wednesday, March 22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,727,734,275,348.06 (Five trillion, seven hundred twenty-seven 
billion, seven hundred thirty-four million, two hundred seventy-five 
thousand, three hundred forty-eight dollars and six cents).
  One year ago, March 22, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,642,227,000,000 (Five trillion, six hundred forty-two billion, two 
hundred twenty-seven million).
  Five years ago, March 22, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,844,513,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred forty-four billion, 
five hundred thirteen million).
  Ten years ago, March 22, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,022,412,000,000 (Three trillion, twenty-two billion, four hundred 
twelve million).
  Fifteen years ago, March 22, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,708,934,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred eight billion, nine 
hundred thirty-four million) which reflects a debt increase of more 
than $4 trillion--$4,018,800,275,348.06 (Four trillion, eighteen 
billion, eight hundred million, two hundred seventy-five thousand, 
three hundred forty-eight dollars and six cents) during the past 15 
years.

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