[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 113 (Thursday, September 21, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S8938]
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 20, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,660,515,052,511.42, five trillion, six hundred sixty billion, five 
hundred fifteen million, fifty-two thousand, five hundred eleven 
dollars and forty-two cents.
  One year ago, September 20, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,630,759,000,000, five trillion, six hundred thirty billion, seven 
hundred fifty-nine million.
  Five years ago, September 20, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,967,473,000,000, four trillion, nine hundred sixty-seven billion, 
four hundred seventy-three million.
  Ten years ago, September 20, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,214,168,000,000, three trillion, two hundred fourteen billion, one 
hundred sixty-eight million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 20, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,823,102,000,000, one trillion, eight hundred twenty-three billion, 
one hundred two million, which reflects a debt increase of almost $4 
trillion--$3,837,413,052,511.42, three trillion, eight hundred thirty-
seven billion, four hundred thirteen million, fifty-two thousand, five 
hundred eleven dollars and forty-two cents, during the past 15 years.

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