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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended |  |  |
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 EUR (€) | Jul. 26, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2019 |  |  |
Foreign Exchange Contract |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 7,778 |  |  | $ 6,336
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign Exchange Contract |  |  |  |
Derivative, fair value | 61 |  |  |
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within twelve months | (3) |  |  |
Other Income | 25 |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 804 |  | $ 1,000 | 870
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 750 | € 600 |  |
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 2,250 |  |  |
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument |  |  |  |
Derivative, Notional Amount | 1,100 |  |  | $ 0
Accrued Expenses | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | (6) |  |  |
Other noncurrent liabilities | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net | $ (8) |  |  |

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