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Variable Interest Entities (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
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Net exposure to loss based upon the casualty value provisions |
Maximum Exposure | $ 1,123
Discounted Lease Payments, net | 880
Net Exposure | 243
FES |
Net exposure to loss based upon the casualty value provisions |
Maximum Exposure | 1,094
Discounted Lease Payments, net | 872
Net Exposure | $ 222

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