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Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative Financial Instruments (Schedule of Net Investment Hedges) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2023 EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2022 EUR (€)	Jul. 31, 2022 EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount				$ 1,715	$ 1,314
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments \| €	€ 5,591	€ 5,639
USD Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2027 \| Currency Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount						$ 2,000
USD Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2032 \| Currency Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, notional amount						$ 500
Acquisition Notes \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments \| €			€ 1,500