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Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) contract	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) contract	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of foreign currency derivatives held \| contract	0	0
ABI [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Net investment hedge, gain (loss), reclassification, before tax	$ 42
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt [Member] \| Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
(Gains) losses of our net investment hedges	$ (205)	$ 108	$ (281)