Largest Surplus in History on Track, Paying Off the Debt by 2012

THE CLINTON/GORE ADMINISTRATION

LARGEST SURPLUS IN HISTORY ON TRACK, PAYING OFF THE DEBT BY 2012

September 27, 2000

 

Today, President Clinton will announce that we:

    • Estimate a surplus of at least $230 billion in FY2000.
    • Remain on track to pay off the entire debt by 2012.
    • Will reduce the debt by an estimated $223 billion in FY2000 and more than $360 billion over last 3 years.

 

 

LARGEST UNIFIED SURPLUS EVER AND THE ONLY ON-BUDGET SURPLUS SINCE MEDICARE WAS ESTABLISHED

 

LARGEST DEBT REDUCTION EVER

 

REDUCING SPENDING WHILE CUTTING TAXES FOR MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES

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