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Segments of Business and Geographic Areas (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 29, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2012
Sales by geographic area |  |  |  |
Total | $ 17,575 | $ 17,052 | $ 52,957 | $ 49,666
Percentage Change In Sales By Geographic Area | 3.10% |  | 6.60% |
UNITED STATES |  |  |  |
Sales by geographic area |  |  |  |
Total | 7,925 | 7,791 | 23,896 | 22,370
Percentage Change In Sales By Geographic Area | 1.70% |  | 6.80% |
Europe [Member] |  |  |  |
Sales by geographic area |  |  |  |
Total | 4,478 | 3,983 | 13,631 | 12,342
Percentage Change In Sales By Geographic Area | 12.40% |  | 10.40% |
Western Hemisphere, excluding U.S. [Member] |  |  |  |
Sales by geographic area |  |  |  |
Total | 1,842 | 1,824 | 5,530 | 5,266
Percentage Change In Sales By Geographic Area | 1.00% |  | 5.00% |
Asia-Pacific, Africa [Member] |  |  |  |
Sales by geographic area |  |  |  |
Total | $ 3,330 | $ 3,454 | $ 9,900 | $ 9,688
Percentage Change In Sales By Geographic Area | (3.60%) |  | 2.20% |

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