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Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details 1) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |
Other expenses | $ (1,601) | $ (1,434)
Reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income [Member] | Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member] |  |
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] |  |
Other expenses | 0 | 1
Income tax provision for other, net expense | 0 | (1)
Other, net expense, net of taxes | $ 0 | $ 0

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