Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $) In Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | |
| Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Earnings | ||||
| Net earnings | $ 1,038 | $ 2,090 | $ 4,197 | $ 3,988 |
| Foreign currency translation: | ||||
| Change in cumulative translation adjustment | (644) | 223 | (382) | 119 |
| Foreign currency translation income tax expense (benefit) | 29 | (12) | 17 | (7) |
| Foreign currency translation total | (615) | 211 | (365) | 112 |
| Pension and postretirement benefit plans: | ||||
| Recognition of net actuarial loss and prior service cost in earnings | 9 | 8 | 26 | 24 |
| Pension and postretirement benefit plans income tax expense | (3) | (3) | (9) | (9) |
| Pension and postretirement benefit plans total | 6 | 5 | 17 | 15 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax | (609) | 216 | (348) | 127 |
| Comprehensive earnings | $ 429 | $ 2,306 | $ 3,849 | $ 4,115 |
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