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Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefit Changes) (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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Minimum [Member] |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | $ 390
Italian Tax Authority Amnesty Program Potential Noncash Gain | 90
Maximum [Member] |
Significant Change In Unrecognized Tax Benefits Is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] |
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Estimated Range of Change | 750
Italian Tax Authority Amnesty Program Potential Noncash Gain | $ 110

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