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LONG-TERM DEBT - SCHEDULED AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS (Details) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] |
2021 | $ 8
2022 | 0
2023 | 43
2024 | 44
2025 | 500
Thereafter | 1,805
Total | $ 2,400

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