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Long-Term Debt and Credit Facilities (Details 1) € in Millions, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2015 EUR (€)
Thirty Year Notes at 4 Percent |  |
Schedule of U.S. dollar and Euro denominated notes [Line Items] |  |
Face amount | $ | $ 600 |
Notes, term | 30 years |
Fixed interest rate | 4.00% |
Four Year Notes at Variable Rate |  |
Schedule of U.S. dollar and Euro denominated notes [Line Items] |  |
Face amount | € |  | € 500
Notes, term |  | 4 years

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