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Guarantees - Schedule of Maximum Potential Exposure (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | $ 4,568 |
1-3 Years | 61 |
3-5 Years | 22 |
Over 5 Years | 94 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 4,745 | $ 5,635
Letters of credit and surety bonds |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 4,555 |
1-3 Years | 37 |
3-5 Years | 0 |
Over 5 Years | 0 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 4,592 | 5,211
Asset sales guarantee obligations |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 13 |
1-3 Years | 24 |
3-5 Years | 22 |
Over 5 Years | 67 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | 126 | 409
Other guarantees |  |
Guarantor Obligations |  |
Under 1 Year | 0 |
1-3 Years | 0 |
3-5 Years | 0 |
Over 5 Years | 27 |
Guarantees by Remaining Maturity, Total | $ 27 | $ 15

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