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Derivatives (Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax | $ 861 | $ 681
Debt Designated as Non-derivative Hedging Instrument | $ 278 | $ 298

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- Definition Amount, after tax, of cumulative translation adjustment attributable to gain (loss) on foreign currency derivatives that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef -Topic 830 -SubTopic 30 -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 45 -Paragraph 20 -Subparagraph (a) -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481694/830-30-45-20 + Details
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