[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 95 (Thursday, July 20, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S7385]
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                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Wednesday, July 19, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,678,196,782,955.74 (Five trillion, six hundred seventy-eight 
billion, one hundred ninety-six million, seven hundred eighty-two 
thousand, nine hundred fifty-five dollars and seventy-four cents).
  One year ago, July 19, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,628,493,000,000 (Five trillion, six hundred twenty-eight billion, 
four hundred ninety-three million).
  Five years ago, July 19, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,932,430,000,000 (Four trillion, nine hundred thirty-two billion, 
four hundred thirty million).
  Ten years ago, July 19, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,163,599,000,000 (Three trillion, one hundred sixty-three billion, 
five hundred ninety-nine million).
  Fifteen years ago, July 19, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,796,183,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred ninety-six billion, one 
hundred eighty-three million) which reflects a debt increase of almost 
$4 trillion--$3,882,013,782,955.74 (Three trillion, eight hundred 
eighty-two billion, thirteen million, seven hundred eighty-two 
thousand, nine hundred fifty-five dollars and seventy-four cents) 
during the past 15 years.

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