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Financing arrangements - Principal Amounts and Carrying Value of Long-term Borrowings (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 CHF (SFr) | Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€) | Dec. 31, 2022 GBP (£) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Unamortized bond discounts, premiums and issuance costs, net | $ (1,246) |  |  |  | $ (1,213) |
Fair value adjustments | (437) |  |  |  | 284 |
Other Long-term Debt | 12 |  |  |  | 15 |
Total carrying value of debt | 38,945 |  |  |  | 33,309 |
Less current portion | (1,591) |  |  |  | (87) |
Total long-term debt | $ 37,354 |  |  |  | 33,222 |
0.41% Swiss Franc Bonds Due 2023 (0.41% 2023 Swiss franc Bonds) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |  |
Notes |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Face amount | $ 7,000 |  |  |  | $ 5,000 | $ 9,000
Notes | 3.625% Notes Due 2022 |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  | 3.625% | 3.625%
Notes | 0.41% Swiss Franc Bonds Due 2023 (0.41% 2023 Swiss franc Bonds) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.41% |  |
Face amount | SFr |  | SFr 700,000,000 |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 757 |  |  |  | $ 767 |
Notes | 2.25% notes due 2023 (2.25% 2023 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.25% | 2.25% | 2.25% | 2.25% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 750 |  |  |  | 750 |
Notes | 3.625% notes due 2024 (3.625% 2024 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.625% | 3.625% | 3.625% | 3.625% |  | 3.625%
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,400 |  |  |  | 1,400 |
Notes | 1.90% notes due 2025 (1.90% 2025 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 1.90% | 1.90% | 1.90% | 1.90% |  | 1.90%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 500
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 500 |  |  |  | 500 |
Notes | 3.125% notes due 2025 (3.125% 2025 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.125% | 3.125% | 3.125% | 3.125% |  | 3.125%
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,000 |  |  |  | 1,000 |
Notes | 2.00% €750 million notes due 2026 (2.00% 2026 euro Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |  |
Face amount | € |  |  | € 750,000,000 |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 803 |  |  |  | 853 |
Notes | 2.60% notes due 2026 (2.60% 2026 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.60% | 2.60% | 2.60% | 2.60% |  | 2.60%
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,250 |  |  |  | 1,250 |
Notes | 5.50% £475 million notes due 2026 (5.50% 2026 pound sterling Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% |  |
Face amount | £ |  |  |  | £ 475,000,000 |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 574 |  |  |  | 643 |
Notes | 2.20% notes due 2027 (2.20% 2027 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 2.20% |  | 2.20%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,750
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,724 |  |  |  | 1,750 |
Notes | 3.20% notes due 2027 (3.20% 2027 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.20% | 3.20% | 3.20% | 3.20% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,000 |  |  |  | $ 1,000 |
Notes | 1.65% notes due in 2028 (1.65% 2028 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 1.65% |
Face amount |  |  |  |  | $ 1,250 |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,234 |  |  |  | 1,250 |
Notes | 3.00% notes due 2029 (3.00% 2029 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% |  |
Face amount | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 4.05% notes due 2029 (4.05% 2029 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.05% | 4.05% | 4.05% | 4.05% |  |
Face amount | $ 1,250 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,250 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 4.00% £700 million notes due 2029 (4.00% 2029 pound sterling Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% |  |
Face amount | £ |  |  |  | £ 700,000,000 |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 846 |  |  |  | $ 947 |
Notes | 2.45% notes due 2030 (2.45% 2030 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45% | 2.45%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,250
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,250 |  |  |  | $ 1,250 |
Notes | 2.30% notes due 2031 (2.30% 2031 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.30% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 2.30%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 1,250
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,250 |  |  |  | $ 1,250 |
Notes | 2.00% notes due 2032 (2.00% 2032 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,051 |  |  |  | 1,250 |
Notes | 3.35% notes due 2032 (3.35% 2032 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.35% | 3.35% | 3.35% | 3.35% |  |
Face amount | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 4.20% notes due 2033 (4.20% 2033 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.20% | 4.20% | 4.20% | 4.20% |  |
Face amount | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 750 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 6.375% notes due 2037 (6.375% 2037 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 6.375% | 6.375% | 6.375% | 6.375% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 478 |  |  |  | 478 |
Notes | 6.90% notes due 2038 (6.90% 2038 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 6.90% | 6.90% | 6.90% | 6.90% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 254 |  |  |  | 254 |
Notes | 6.40% notes due 2039 (6.40% 2039 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 6.40% | 6.40% | 6.40% | 6.40% |  | 6.40%
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 333 |  |  |  | 333 |
Notes | 3.15% notes due 2040 (3.15% 2040 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15% | 3.15% |  | 3.15%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,000
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 2,000 |  |  |  | 2,000 |
Notes | 5.75% notes due 2040 (5.75% 2040 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.75% | 5.75% | 5.75% | 5.75% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 373 |  |  |  | 373 |
Notes | 2.80% notes due 2041 (2.80% 2041 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.80% | 2.80% | 2.80% | 2.80% |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,110 |  |  |  | 1,150 |
Notes | 4.95% notes due 2041 (4.95% 2041 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 4.95% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 600 |  |  |  | 600 |
Notes | 5.15% notes due 2041 (5.15% 2041 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15% | 5.15% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 729 |  |  |  | 729 |
Notes | 5.65% notes due 2042 (5.65% 2042 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.65% | 5.65% | 5.65% | 5.65% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 415 |  |  |  | 415 |
Notes | 5.375% notes due 2043 (5.375% 2043 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 5.375% | 5.375% | 5.375% | 5.375% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 185 |  |  |  | 185 |
Notes | 4.40% notes due 2045 (4.40% 2045 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.40% | 4.40% | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 2,250 |  |  |  | 2,250 |
Notes | 4.563% notes due 2048 (4.563% 2048 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.563% | 4.563% | 4.563% | 4.563% |  |
Effective interest rate on note | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.30% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,415 |  |  |  | 1,415 |
Notes | 3.375% notes due 2050 (3.375% 2050 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375% | 3.375% |  | 3.375%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 2,250
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 2,250 |  |  |  | 2,250 |
Notes | 4.663% notes due 2051 (4.663% 2051 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.663% | 4.663% | 4.663% | 4.663% |  | 4.663%
Effective interest rate on note | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 3,541 |  |  |  | $ 3,541 |
Notes | 3.00% notes due 2052 (3.00% 2052 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% |
Face amount |  |  |  |  | $ 1,350 |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,254 |  |  |  | 1,350 |
Notes | 4.20% notes due 2052 (4.20% 2052 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.20% | 4.20% | 4.20% | 4.20% |  |
Face amount | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 4.875% notes due 2053 (4.875% 2053 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.875% | 4.875% | 4.875% | 4.875% |  |
Face amount | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,000 |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 2.77% notes due 2053 (2.77% 2053 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 2.77% | 2.77% | 2.77% | 2.77% |  | 2.77%
Face amount |  |  |  |  |  | $ 940
Effective interest rate on note | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.20% |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 940 |  |  |  | 940 |
Notes | 4.40% notes due 2062 (4.40% 2062 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage | 4.40% | 4.40% | 4.40% | 4.40% |  |
Face amount | $ 1,250 |  |  |  |  |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 1,250 |  |  |  | 0 |
Notes | Other notes due 2097 |  |  |  |  |  |
Carrying values of long-term borrowings |  |  |  |  |  |
Long-term debt, gross | $ 100 |  |  |  | $ 100 |
Notes | 4.10% notes due 2021 (4.10% 2021 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 4.10%
Notes | 2.125% notes due 2020 (2.125% 2020 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 2.125%
Notes | 3.45% notes due 2020 (3.45% 2020 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 3.45%
Notes | 1.85% notes due 2021 (1.85% 2021 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 1.85%
Notes | 4.50% notes due 2020 (4.50% 2020 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 4.50%
Notes | 2.20% notes due 2020 (2.20% 2020 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 2.20%
Notes | 3.875% notes due 2021 (3.875% 2021 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  |  | 3.875%
Notes | 2.00% notes due 2032 (2.00% 2032 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  | 2.00% |
Face amount |  |  |  |  | $ 1,250 |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Notes | 2.80% notes due 2041 (2.80% 2041 Notes) |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Interest rate, stated percentage |  |  |  |  | 2.80% |
Face amount |  |  |  |  | $ 1,150 |
Percentage of principal amount of notes that may be paid upon occurrence of change in control triggering event | 101.00% |  |  |  |  |
Debt securities payable | Minimum |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period without payment of make whole amount | 1 month |  |  |  |  |
Debt securities payable | Maximum |  |  |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Redemption period without payment of make whole amount | 6 months |  |  |  |  |

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