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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements - (Detail) - Senior Unsecured Notes - USD ($) $ in Billions | 1 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2006
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet |  |
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt | $ 1.1 | $ 1.1
Majority Interest Ownership Percentage by Parent | 100.00% | 100.00%

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