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Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Allowance for Credit Loss      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period $ 1,235 $ 907 $ 663
Charged to Costs and Expenses 1,972 2,575 1,791
Charged to Other Accounts 405 0 0
Acquisitions 0 0 179
Deductions 2,023 2,247 1,726
Balance at End of Period (e) 1,589 1,235 907
Allowance for Deferred Tax Assets      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance at Beginning of Period 4,941 4,588 4,640
Charged to Costs and Expenses (168) (18) (210)
Charged to Other Accounts 0 371 (53)
Acquisitions 0 0 211
Deductions 0 0 0
Balance at End of Period (e) $ 4,773 $ 4,941 $ 4,588