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Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2014
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Fair Value Hedging |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 1,963 | $ 1,613 |
Cash Flow Hedging |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 300 |  |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | 600 | 1,050 |
Derivatives, terminated notional amounts | 250 | 875 |
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Fair Value Hedging | Debt Offering |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount |  | 250 | $ 450
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cash Flow Hedging |  |  |
Derivative [Line Items] |  |  |
Derivative, notional amount | $ 300 | 850 |
Derivatives, terminated notional amounts |  | $ 1,150 |

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