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Loans Payable, Long-Term Debt and Leases - Debt Narrative (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Face amount of debt | $ 5,000,000,000.0
Net proceeds from offering | 5,000,000,000.0
2.90% Notes Due 2024 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Face amount of debt | $ 750,000,000
Stated interest rate (as percent) | 2.90%
3.40% Notes Due 2029 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Face amount of debt | $ 1,750,000,000
Stated interest rate (as percent) | 3.40%
3.90% Notes Due 2039 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Face amount of debt | $ 1,000,000,000.0
Stated interest rate (as percent) | 3.90%
4.00% Notes Due 2049 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Face amount of debt | $ 1,500,000,000
Stated interest rate (as percent) | 4.00%

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