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Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 17, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2026 | Mar. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ 2.21 | $ 2.21 | $ 2.10
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock | $ 2,005 | $ 2,005 | $ 1,912
Forward Share Repurchase Contracts |  | $ 2,000 |
Forward Share Repurchase Contracts - Counterparty Purchase Amount |  | 1,700,000 |
Forward Share Repurchase Contracts - Counterparty Purchase Average Price |  | $ 285.68 |
Forward Share Repurchase Contracts - Liability Amount |  | $ 500 |

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