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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest paid | $ 673 | $ 291 | $ 165
Income taxes paid | 156 | 197 | 259
Treasury stock purchases settled after the balance sheet date | 0 | 6 | 26
Distribution of nonmonetary assets (see Note 4) | 726 | 0 | 0
Financed software arrangements | $ 308 | $ 0 | $ 0

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