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Debt (Tender Offers) (Details) - Senior Notes [Member] $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
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Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 4,042
2.850%, Notes Due 2022 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 795
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 2.85%
2.950%, Notes Due 2023 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 132
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 2.95%
4.000%, Notes Due 2024 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 624
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.00%
3.800%, Notes Due 2024 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 655
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 3.80%
4.400%, Notes Due 2026 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 430
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.40%
4.800%, Notes Due 2029 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 1,094
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 4.80%
9.950%, Notes Due 2038 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 65
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 9.95%
10.200%, Notes Due 2039 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 18
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 10.20%
6.200%, Notes Due 2059 [Member] |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Debt instrument, repurchased face amount | $ 229
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 6.20%

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