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Share Repurchase Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jun. 14, 2024
Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |  |
Total shares repurchased |  | 13,750 | 9,540 | 9,350 |
Weighted average price paid per share |  | $ 163.72 | $ 155.50 | $ 146.88 |
Total cost of repurchases | [1] | $ 2,251 | $ 1,484 | $ 1,373 |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount |  | $ 3,900 |  |  |
Share Repurchase, Additional Shares Authorized |  |  |  |  | $ 4,000
[1] | Amount excludes associated commission fees and excise taxes incurred, which are excluded costs under the repurchase program.

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