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Financial Instruments Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Long-term Obligations and Other Short-term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2020
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Carrying Amount of Long-Term and other Short-Term Borrowings | $ 6,733 | $ 6,775
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |  |
Estimated fair value | $ 7,414 | $ 7,273

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