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Debt - Letters of Credit, Borrowings and Repayments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Debt
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 102		$ 166
Credit facilities and commercial paper program
Debt
Total borrowings	10,500	$ 18,800
Total repayments	$ 10,700	$ 19,200

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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The cash inflow during the period from additional borrowings in aggregate debt. Includes proceeds from short-term and long-term debt.

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The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term debt. Excludes payment of capital lease obligations.

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