Debt Obligation Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Maturities [Abstract]
Debt maturities - 2024	$ 1,243
Debt maturities - 2025	1,241
Debt maturities - 2026	48
Debt maturities - 2027	751
Debt maturities - 2028	460
Debt maturities - Thereafter	19,645
Total	23,388
Fair Value	$ 22,374	$ 21,500

Debt Maturities [Abstract]

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Amount of short-term and long-term debt and lease obligation.

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