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Long-Term Debt and Credit Facilities - Summary of Credit Facilities (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |
Unused borrowing capacity | $ 3,023
Amended Domestic Revolving Credit Facility 2370 Million Capacity |
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |
Notes, term | 5 years
Amended Domestic Revolving Credit Facility 2650 Million Capacity |
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |
Notes, term | 5 years
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 2,650

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