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Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Maximum Potential Obligation) (Details) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
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Commitment Period Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | $ 500
Commitment Period Two Thousand Thirty Three [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | 950
Commitment Period Two Thousand Thirty Four [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | 3,000
Commitment Period Two Thousand Thirty Five [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | 500
Commitment Period Two Thousand Thirty Six [Member] |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted | $ 1,432

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