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Borrowings - Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions, £ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 GBP (£) | Dec. 31, 2017 EUR (€) | Jan. 01, 2017 USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2017 GBP (£) | Jan. 01, 2017 EUR (€)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.19% | 3.19% | 3.19% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 3.33%
Less current portion | $ 1,500 |  |  | $ 1,700 |  |
Total long-term debt | 30,675 |  |  | 22,442 |  |
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term Debt | 32,174 |  |  | 24,146 |  |
Less current portion | 1,499 |  |  | 1,704 |  |
Total long-term debt | $ 30,675 |  |  | $ 22,442 |  |
5.55% Debentures due 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.55% | 5.55% | 5.55%
Long-term Debt | $ 0 |  |  | $ 1,000 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) |  |  |  | 5.55% | 5.55% | 5.55%
1.125% Notes due 2017 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15%
Long-term Debt | $ 0 |  |  | $ 699 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) |  |  |  | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125%
5.15% Debentures due 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.18% | 5.18%
Long-term Debt | $ 900 |  |  | $ 899 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15%
1.65% Notes due 2018 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70% | 1.70%
Long-term Debt | $ 597 |  |  | $ 600 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65%
4.75% Notes due 2019 (1B Euro 1.1947)(2)/(1B Euro 1.0449)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.83% | 5.83% | 5.83% | 5.83% | 5.83% | 5.83%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,192 |  |  | $ 1,041 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 4.75%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € |  |  | € 1,000 |  |  | € 1,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.0449 | 1.0449 | 1.0449
1.875% Notes due 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.93% | 1.93% | 1.93% | 1.93% | 1.93% | 1.93%
Long-term Debt | $ 496 |  |  | $ 499 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875% | 1.875%
0.89% Notes due 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.75% | 1.75% | 1.75% | 1.20% | 1.20% | 1.20%
Long-term Debt | $ 300 |  |  | $ 299 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.89%
1.125% Notes due 2019 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.13% | 1.13%
Long-term Debt | $ 699 |  |  | $ 699 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125%
3% Zero Coupon Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2020 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 60 |  |  | $ 84 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00%
2.95% Debentures due 2020 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15%
Long-term Debt | $ 547 |  |  | $ 546 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95%
1.950% Notes due 2020 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.99% | 1.99% | 1.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 499 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.95% | 1.95% | 1.95% |  |  |
3.55% Notes due 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.67% | 3.67% | 3.67% | 3.67% | 3.67% | 3.67%
Long-term Debt | $ 448 |  |  | $ 447 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55%
2.45% Notes due 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.48% | 2.48% | 2.48% | 2.48% | 2.48% | 2.48%
Long-term Debt | $ 349 |  |  | $ 348 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45%
1.65% Notes due 2021 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65%
Long-term Debt | $ 998 |  |  | $ 997 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65%
0.250% Notes due 2022 (1B Euro 1.1947)(2)/(1B Euro 1.0449)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,191 |  |  | $ 1,041 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € |  |  | € 1,000 |  |  | € 0
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.0449 | 1.0449 | 1.0449
2.25% Notes due 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.31% | 2.31% | 2.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 995 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.25% | 2.25% | 2.25% |  |  |
6.73% Debentures due 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73%
Long-term Debt | $ 250 |  |  | $ 249 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73% | 6.73%
3.375% Notes due 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.17% | 3.17% | 3.17% | 3.17% | 3.17% | 3.17%
Long-term Debt | $ 806 |  |  | $ 807 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375%
2.05% Notes due 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.09% | 2.09% | 2.09% | 2.09% | 2.09% | 2.09%
Long-term Debt | $ 498 |  |  | $ 497 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.05% | 2.05% | 2.05% | 2.05% | 2.05% | 2.05%
0.650% Notes due 2024 (750MM Euro 1.1947)(2)/(750MM Euro 1.0449)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.68%
Long-term Debt | $ 891 |  |  | $ 779 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € |  |  | € 750 |  |  | € 750
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.0449 | 1.0449 | 1.0449
5.50% Notes due 2024 (500MM GBP 1.3444)(2)/(500MM GBP 1.2237)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 6.75% | 6.75% | 6.75% | 6.75% | 6.75% | 6.75%
Long-term Debt | $ 666 |  |  | $ 605 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | £ |  | £ 0.5 |  |  | £ 0.5 |
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.3444 | 1.3444 | 1.3444 | 1.2237 | 1.2237 | 1.2237
2.625% Notes due 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.63% | 2.63% | 2.63% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 747 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.625% | 2.625% | 2.625% |  |  |
2.45% Notes due 2026 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47% | 2.47%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,990 |  |  | $ 1,989 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45%
2.95% Notes due 2027 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.96% | 2.96% | 2.96% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 995 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.95% | 2.95% | 2.95% |  |  |
1.150% Notes due 2028 (750MM Euro 1.1947)(2)/(750MM Euro 1.0449)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.21% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 1.21% | 1.21%
Long-term Debt | $ 887 |  |  | $ 775 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15% | 1.15%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € |  |  | € 750 |  |  | € 750
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.0449 | 1.0449 | 1.0449
2.900% Notes due 2028 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 2.91% | 2.91% | 2.91% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,492 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 2.90% | 2.90% | 2.90% |  |  |
6.95% Notes due 2029 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14%
Long-term Debt | $ 296 |  |  | $ 296 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 6.95% | 6.95% | 6.95% | 6.95% | 6.95% | 6.95%
4.95% Debentures due 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95%
Long-term Debt | $ 498 |  |  | $ 497 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95%
4.375% Notes due 2033 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.24% | 4.24% | 4.24% | 4.24% | 4.24% | 4.24%
Long-term Debt | $ 856 |  |  | $ 857 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.375% | 4.375% | 4.375% | 4.375% | 4.375% | 4.375%
1.650% Notes due 2035 (1.5B Euro 1.1947)(2)/(1.5B Euro 1.0449)(3) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 1.68% | 1.68% | 1.68% | 1.68% | 1.68% | 1.68%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,774 |  |  | $ 1,549 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | € |  |  | € 1,500 |  |  | € 1,500
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.1947 | 1.0449 | 1.0449 | 1.0449
3.55% Notes due 2036 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.59% | 3.59% | 3.59% | 3.59% | 3.59% | 3.59%
Long-term Debt | $ 987 |  |  | $ 987 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55% | 3.55%
5.95% Notes due 2037 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.99% | 5.99% | 5.99% | 5.99% | 5.99% | 5.99%
Long-term Debt | $ 991 |  |  | $ 990 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.95% | 5.95% | 5.95% | 5.95% | 5.95% | 5.95%
3.625% Notes due 2037 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.64% | 3.64% | 3.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,486 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.625% | 3.625% | 3.625% |  |  |
5.85% Debentures due 2038 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85%
Long-term Debt | $ 696 |  |  | $ 695 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85% | 5.85%
3.400% Notes due 2038 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.42% | 3.42% | 3.42% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 990 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.40% | 3.40% | 3.40% |  |  |
4.50% Debentures due 2040 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.63% | 4.63% | 4.63% | 4.63% | 4.63% | 4.63%
Long-term Debt | $ 538 |  |  | $ 537 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50%
4.85% Notes due 2041 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.89% | 4.89% | 4.89% | 4.89% | 4.89% | 4.89%
Long-term Debt | $ 296 |  |  | $ 296 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.85% | 4.85% | 4.85% | 4.85% | 4.85% | 4.85%
4.50% Notes due 2043 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 4.52% | 4.52% | 4.52% | 4.52% | 4.52% | 4.52%
Long-term Debt | $ 495 |  |  | $ 495 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50% | 4.50%
3.70% Notes due 2046 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.74% | 3.74% | 3.74% | 3.74% | 3.74% | 3.74%
Long-term Debt | $ 1,971 |  |  | $ 1,970 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.70% | 3.70% | 3.70% | 3.70% | 3.70% | 3.70%
3.75% Notes due 2047 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.76% | 3.76% | 3.76% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 990 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.75% | 3.75% | 3.75% |  |  |
3.500% Notes due 2048 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 3.52% | 3.52% | 3.52% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 742 |  |  | $ 0 |  |
Stated interest rate (as a percent) | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% |  |  |
Other |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Effective interest rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%
Long-term Debt | $ 75 |  |  | $ 77 |  |

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