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Share Repurchases (Details) - 2020 Share Repurchase Program - USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 | Oct. 31, 2020
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Class of Stock [Line Items] |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount |  | $ 5,000,000,000
Amount remaining under 2019 Share Repurchase Program | $ 2,100,000,000 |

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