[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 118 (Thursday, September 28, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S9460]
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 27, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,650,215,693,123.45, five trillion, six hundred fifty billion, two 
hundred fifteen million, six hundred ninety-three thousand, one hundred 
twenty-three dollars and forty-five cents.
  One year ago, September 27, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,641,248,000,000, five trillion, six hundred forty-one billion, two 
hundred forty-eight million.
  Five years ago, September 27, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,955,603,000,000, four trillion, nine hundred fifty-five billion, six 
hundred three million.
  Ten years ago, September 27, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,217,914,000,000, three trillion, two hundred seventeen billion, nine 
hundred fourteen million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 27, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,823,103,000,000, one trillion, eight hundred twenty-three billion, 
one hundred three million, which reflects a debt increase of close to 
$4 trillion--$3,827,112,693,123.45, three trillion, eight hundred 
twenty-seven billion, one hundred twelve million, six hundred ninety-
three thousand, one hundred twenty-three dollars and forty-five cents, 
during the past 15 years.

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