[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 164 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S14779]
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, November 17, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,690,918,151,426.47 (Five trillion, six hundred ninety billion, nine 
hundred eighteen million, one hundred fifty-one thousand, four hundred 
twenty-six dollars and forty-seven cents).
  One year ago, November 17, 1998, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,586,021,000,000 (Five trillion, five hundred eighty-six billion, 
twenty-one million).
  Five years ago, November 17, 1994, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,752,752,000,000 (Four trillion, seven hundred fifty-two billion, 
seven hundred fifty-two million).
  Ten years ago, November 17, 1989, the Federal debt stood at 
$2,918,126,000,000 (Two trillion, nine hundred eighteen billion, one 
hundred twenty-six million) which reflects a doubling of the debt--an 
increase of almost $3 trillion--$2,772,792,151,426.47 (Two trillion, 
seven hundred seventy-two billion, seven hundred ninety-two million, 
one hundred fifty-one thousand, four hundred twenty-six dollars and 
forty-seven cents) during the past 10 years.
  Mr. BYRD addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia is recognized.
  Mr. BYRD. Madam President, I thank the Chair.
  Madam President, what is the matter before the Senate?

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