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Fair Value Measurements - Proceeds from the Sale of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Proceeds from the sale of investments in available-for-sale securities, realized gains and losses on those sales, and interest and dividend income |  |  |  |
Sale proceeds | $ 26 | $ 149 | $ 39 | $ 302
Realized gains | 0 | 5 | 4 | 12
Realized Losses | (2) | (5) | (7) | (11)
Interest and dividend income | $ 9 | $ 11 | $ 14 | $ 20

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