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Debt - Debt Covenants (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Coverage ratio of debt-to-EBITDA, maximum | 5.00 |  |
Ratio of debt-to-EBITDA during acquisition period, maximum | 5.50 |  |
Threshold for acquisition period qualification | $ 150 |  |
Outstanding letters of credit | 157 | $ 184 |
Credit agreements and commercial paper program |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Total borrowings | 13,300 | 45,400 | $ 60,800
Total repayments | $ 12,900 | $ 46,300 | $ 61,500
Letters of credit | Maximum |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Periods for which letters of credit are issued | 70 days |  |

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