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Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Other Current Assets [Abstract] |  |
Unrealized gains on derivative contracts | $ 2,392 | $ 2,676
Deferred receivables consideration | 597 | 900
Other current assets | 3,426 | 2,972
Total other current assets | $ 6,415 | $ 6,548

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