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Long-Term Debt and Credit Facilities - Summary of Credit Facilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |  |
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Aug. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |  |  |
Unused borrowing capacity |  | $ 4,594 |
Debt instrument term | 364 days |  |
Amended Domestic Revolving Credit Facility 2650 Million Capacity |  |  |
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity |  |  | $ 2,650
Term extension | 1 year |  |
Amended Foreign Revolving Credit Facility 1500 Million Capacity |  |  |
Line of credit facility [Line Items] |  |  |
Maximum borrowing capacity | $ 1,500 |  |

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