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Financial Risk Management - Summary of Funding Programs (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Euro Medium Term Note Program [member] |
Disclosure Of Funding Programs [Line Items] |
Amount | $ 5,000
Utilized | 1,577
Unutilized | 3,423
SEC Registered Program [member] |
Disclosure Of Funding Programs [Line Items] |
Amount | 0
Utilized | $ 1,000

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