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Repurchase of Common Stock (Narrative) (Details) - February 2019 Share Repurchase Program [Member] - USD ($) $ in Billions | May 02, 2020 | Feb. 23, 2019
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Stock Repurchases [Line Items] |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 3.0 | $ 3.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 1.9 |

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- Definition Amount of stock repurchase plan authorized. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount remaining of a stock repurchase plan authorized. + References No definition available. + Details
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