[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 116 (Tuesday, September 26, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9262-S9263]
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, 
September 25, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,646,252,666,475.97, 
five trillion, six hundred forty-six billion, two hundred fifty-two 
million, six hundred sixty-six thousand, four hundred seventy-five 
dollars and ninety-seven cents.
  Five years ago, September 25, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,949,969,000,000, four trillion, nine hundred forty-nine billion, 
nine hundred sixty-nine million.
  Ten years ago, September 25, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,213,942,000,000, three trillion, two hundred thirteen billion, nine 
hundred forty-two million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 25, 1985, the Federal debt stood at

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$1,823,103,000,000, one trillion, eight hundred twenty-three billion, 
one hundred three million.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 25, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$552,347,000,000, five hundred fifty-two billion, three hundred forty-
seven million which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,093,905,666,475.97, five trillion, ninety-three billion, nine 
hundred five million, six hundred sixty-six thousand, four hundred 
seventy-five dollars and ninety-seven cents during the past 25 years.

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