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Note 13 - Financial Instruments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Debt Securities, Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current | $ 46 | $ 60
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure, Total | 32,900 | 31,900
Fair Value of Total Debt in Excess of Carrying Value | 3,200 | $ 5,100
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Bank Time Deposits and Government Agency Securities [Member] |  |
Debt Securities, Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current | $ 46 |

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