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Investments in Equity Securities (Investment in ABI Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |  |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value | $ (2,500) | $ (2,500) |  |
Equity method investment, impairment | $ 2,500 | $ 2,500 |  |
ABI [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity method investment, ownership percentage |  |  | 10.00% |
Number of restricted shares owned (in shares) |  |  | 185 |
Number of ordinary shares owned (in shares) |  |  | 12 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ABI [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Fair value of equity investment |  |  | $ 11,000 | $ 11,900
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value |  |  | $ 9,600 | $ 9,000
Equity method investment, difference between carrying amount and fair value, percentage (approximately) | (22.00%) | (22.00%) | 15.00% | 33.00%

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