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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements and Accounting Pronouncements Issued but Not Yet Effective (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Jan. 01, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |  |
Tax cuts and jobs act of 2017, provisional amount income tax benefit | $ 173 | $ 173 |
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 | Scenario, Forecast |  |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |  |
Right-of-use asset |  |  | $ 2,000
Operating lease liability |  |  | $ 2,000

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