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Financial Instruments (Effects of Net Investment Hedges on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses) (Details) - Net Investment Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses | $ 133 | $ 56
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Earnings | 14 | 9
Foreign currency contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses | 56 | 23
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Earnings | 14 | 9
Foreign currency denominated debt [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses | 77 | 33
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Earnings | $ 0 | $ 0

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