[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S3507]
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, May 3, 2000, the Federal debt stood at $5,658,066,936,728.56 
(Five trillion, six hundred fifty-eight billion, sixty-six million, 
nine hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred twenty-eight dollars 
and fifty-six cents).
  One year ago, May 3, 1999, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,562,741,000,000.00 (Five trillion, five hundred sixty-two billion, 
seven hundred forty-one million).
  Five years ago, May 3, 1995, the Federal debt stood at 
$4,855,155,000,000 (Four trillion, eight hundred fifty-five billion, 
one hundred fifty-five million).
  Ten years ago, May 3, 1990, the Federal debt stood at 
$3,078,032,000,000 (Three trillion, seventy-eight billion, thirty-two 
million).
  Fifteen years ago, May 3, 1985, the Federal debt stood at 
$1,741,069,000,000 (One trillion, seven hundred forty-one billion, 
sixty-nine million) which reflects a debt increase of more than $3 
trillion--$3,916,997,936,728.56 (Three trillion, nine hundred sixteen 
billion, nine hundred ninety-seven million, nine hundred thirty-six 
thousand, seven hundred twenty-eight dollars and fifty-six cents) 
during the past 15 years.

                          ____________________