v3.7.0.1

Long-Term Debt (Debt Borrowings)(Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jan. 31, 2017
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Senior 4.45% Notes Due 2047 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt face amount | $ 1,005 |
Interest rate | 4.45% |
Senior 3.0% Notes Due 2024 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt face amount |  | $ 1,250
Interest rate |  | 3.00%
Senior 3.3% Notes Due 2027 [Member] |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Debt face amount |  | $ 1,250
Interest rate |  | 3.30%

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