[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 115 (Monday, September 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S9188]
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 Friday, September 
22, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,646,596,948,282.03, five 
trillion, six hundred forty-six billion, five hundred ninety-six 
million, nine hundred forty-eight thousand, two hundred eighty-two 
dollars and three cents.
  One year ago, September 22, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,636,049,000,000, five trillion, six hundred thirty-six billion, 
forty-nine million.
  Five years ago, September 22, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,949,192,000,000, four trillion, nine hundred forty-nine billion, one 
hundred ninety-two million.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 22, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$550,764,000,000, five hundred fifty billion, seven hundred sixty-four 
million, which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,095,832,948,282.03, five trillion, ninety-five billion, eight 
hundred thirty-two million, nine hundred forty-eight thousand, two 
hundred eighty-two dollars and three cents, during the past 25 years.




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