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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) | Jul. 02, 2016 | Jul. 04, 2015
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2.00% Senior Notes Due January 14, 2022 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member] |  |
Interest rate percentage | 2.00% | 2.00%

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