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Long-Term Debt and Credit Facilities - Schedule of Debt Repayments (Details) - Senior Notes $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Repayments of debt | $ 1,535
5.625% Senior Notes, Series X, due 2025 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 5.625%
Repayments of debt | $ 48
7.200% Senior Notes, Series D, due 2025 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 7.20%
Repayments of debt | $ 21
5.125% Senior Notes due 2026 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 5.125%
Repayments of debt | $ 291
6.875% Debentures, Series G, due 2028 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 6.875%
Repayments of debt | $ 52
5.375% Senior Notes due 2029 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 5.375%
Repayments of debt | $ 275
4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 4.50%
Repayments of debt | $ 556
7.600% Senior Notes, Series P, due 2039 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 7.60%
Repayments of debt | $ 161
7.650% Senior Notes, Series U, due 2042 |
Long-term Debt and Credit Facilities |
Stated interest rate | 7.65%
Repayments of debt | $ 131

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