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SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Feb. 21, 2023
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares acquired from repurchase program (in shares)	224,945
Foreign currency loss	$ 487	$ 411	$ 91
February 2023 Stock Repurchase Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate consideration amount of repurchase program	$ 157			$ 900
Share Repurchase Programs
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares acquired from repurchase program (in shares)	278,917
August 30, 2020 Board Authorized Repurchase Program
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Foreign currency loss	$ 386	$ 141	$ 90

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