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Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2021

Debt [Abstract]

Unsecured Fixed Rate Debt Securities Issued Under Current Shelf Registration

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we issued the following unsecured, fixed-rate debt securities

under our current shelf registration.

Date	Description of Securities
May 20, 2021	$850 million of 2.375% Notes due May 20, 2031
	$1.0 billion of 3.200% Notes due May 20, 2041
	$650 million of 3.550% Notes due May 20, 2061

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