[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18715]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business yesterday, 
Tuesday, September 19, 2000, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,658,234,946,688.07, five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, 
two hundred thirty-four million, nine hundred forty-six thousand, six 
hundred eighty-eight dollars and seven cents.
  Five years ago, September 19, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,965,955,000,000, four trillion, nine hundred sixty-five billion, 
nine hundred fifty-five million.
  Ten years ago, September 19, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,232,292,000,000, three trillion, two hundred thirty-two billion, two 
hundred ninety-two million.
  Fifteen years ago, September 19, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,823,102,000,000, one trillion, eight hundred twenty-three billion, 
one hundred two million.
  Twenty-five years ago, September 19, 1975, the Federal debt stood at 
$550,758,000,000, five hundred fifty billion, seven hundred fifty-eight 
million which reflects a debt increase of more than $5 trillion--
$5,107,476,946,688.07, five trillion, one hundred seven billion, four 
hundred seventy-six million, nine hundred forty-six thousand, six 
hundred eighty-eight dollars and seven cents during the past 25 years.

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