[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S8574]
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, September 13, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,685,088,778,465.03 (five trillion, six hundred eighty-five billion, 
eighty-eight million, seven hundred seventy-eight thousand, four 
hundred sixty-five dollars and three cents).
  One year ago, September 13, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,654,838,000,000 (five trillion, six hundred fifty-four billion, 
eight hundred thirty-eight million).
  Five years ago, September 13, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,967,411,000,000 (four trillion, nine hundred sixty-seven billion, 
four hundred eleven million).
  Ten years ago, September 13, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,234,805,000,000 (three trillion, two hundred thirty-four billion, 
eight hundred five million).
  Fifteen years ago, September 13, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,823,101,000,000 (one trillion, eight hundred twenty-three billion, 
one hundred one million) which reflects a debt increase of almost $4 
trillion--$3,861,987,778,465.03 (three trillion, eight hundred sixty-
one billion, nine hundred eighty-seven million, seven hundred seventy-
eight thousand, four hundred sixty-five dollars and three cents) during 
the past 15 years.

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