[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 28, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S1810]
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, 
March 27, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,731,795,924,886.02 (Five 
trillion, seven hundred thirty-one billion, seven hundred ninety-five 
million, nine hundred twenty-four thousand, eight hundred eighty-six 
dollars and two cents).
  Five years ago, March 27, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,847,680,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred forty-seven billion, 
six hundred eighty million).
  Ten years ago, March 27, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,022,612,000,000 (Three trillion, twenty-two billion, six hundred 
twelve million).
  Fifteen years ago, March 27, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,709,535,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred nine billion, five 
hundred thirty-five million).
  Twenty-five years ago, March 27, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$507,841,000,000 (Five hundred seven billion, eight hundred forty-one 
million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,223,954,924,886.02 (Five trillion, two hundred twenty-three billion, 
nine hundred fifty-four million, nine hundred twenty-four thousand, 
eight hundred eighty-six dollars and two cents) during the past 25 
years.

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