Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Details)

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Borrowings, Long-term Debt (Details)
AUD in Millions, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2017
AUD
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Oct. 01, 2016
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 31,702 $ 31,702   $ 25,337  
Less: current portion of long-term debt (4,129) (4,129)   (4,618)  
Less: debt issuance costs (75) (75)   (70)  
Total long-term debt 27,498 27,498   20,649  
Derivative, Notional Amount 38,205 38,205   33,528 $ 29,234
$700 senior notes due May 2020 - Floating Rate [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt 700 700   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 700 $ 700      
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   0.08%      
$800 Senior notes due May 2022 - Floating Rate [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt 800 $ 800   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 800 $ 800      
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate   0.35%      
$500 Senior notes due May 2017 at 1.75% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt 0 $ 0   501  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 500 500      
Repayment of debt   $ 500      
Stated Interest Rate 1.75% 1.75% 1.75%    
$3,000 Senior notes due December 2017 at 1.35% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 3,000 $ 3,000   2,999  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 3,000 $ 3,000      
Stated Interest Rate 1.35% 1.35% 1.35%    
$600 Senior notes due November 2018 at 2.50% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 602 $ 602   604  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 600 $ 600      
Stated Interest Rate 2.50% 2.50% 2.50%    
A$250 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2019 at 3.25% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 196 $ 196   180  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | AUD     AUD 250    
Stated Interest Rate 3.25% 3.25% 3.25%    
$1,000 Senior notes due May 2020 at 1.85% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,000 $ 1,000   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000 $ 1,000      
Stated Interest Rate 1.85% 1.85% 1.85%    
$1,750 Senior notes due July 2020 at 2.45% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,749 $ 1,749   1,749  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,750 $ 1,750      
Stated Interest Rate 2.45% 2.45% 2.45%    
$500 Senior notes due May 2021 at 1.70% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 499 $ 499   499  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 500 $ 500      
Stated Interest Rate 1.70% 1.70% 1.70%    
$2,000 Senior notes due October 2021 at 3.30% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,995 $ 1,995   1,988  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,000 $ 2,000      
Stated Interest Rate 3.30% 3.30% 3.30%    
$750 Senior notes due May 2022 at 2.35% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 747 $ 747   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 750 $ 750      
Stated Interest Rate 2.35% 2.35% 2.35%    
$1,000 Senior notes due July 2022 at 3.10% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 994 $ 994   987  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000 $ 1,000      
Stated Interest Rate 3.10% 3.10% 3.10%    
A$500 AUD-denominated Senior notes due December 2022 at 4.00% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 431 $ 431   394  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount | AUD     AUD 550    
Stated Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%    
$1,500 Senior notes due December 2022 at 2.70% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,491 $ 1,491   1,480  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,500 $ 1,500      
Stated Interest Rate 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%    
$400 Senior notes due November 2023 at 4.10% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 421 $ 421   424  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 400 $ 400      
Stated Interest Rate 4.10% 4.10% 4.10%    
$1,250 Senior notes due May 2024 at 2.875% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,242 $ 1,242   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,250 $ 1,250      
Stated Interest Rate 2.88% 2.88% 2.88%    
$600 Senior notes due June 2024 at 2.70% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 596 $ 596   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 600 $ 600      
Stated Interest Rate 2.70% 2.70% 2.70%    
$2,250 Senior notes due July 2025 at 3.70% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 2,177 $ 2,177   2,148  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,250 $ 2,250      
Stated Interest Rate 3.70% 3.70% 3.70%    
$1,000 Senior notes due May 2026 at 2.60% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 993 $ 993   983  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000 $ 1,000      
Stated Interest Rate 2.60% 2.60% 2.60%    
$1,000 Senior notes due May 2027 at 3.15%[Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 991 $ 991   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000 $ 1,000      
Stated Interest Rate 3.15% 3.15% 3.15%    
$750 Senior notes due December 2032 at 4.00% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 745 $ 745   745  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 750 $ 750      
Stated Interest Rate 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%    
$1,500 Senior notes due October 2041 at 4.80% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,491 $ 1,491   1,491  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,500 $ 1,500      
Stated Interest Rate 4.80% 4.80% 4.80%    
$925 Senior notes due December 2042 at 4.25% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 924 $ 924   924  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 925 $ 925      
Stated Interest Rate 4.25% 4.25% 4.25%    
$2,000 Senior notes due July 2045 at 4.90% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,999 $ 1,999   1,999  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,000 $ 2,000      
Stated Interest Rate 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%    
$1,007 Senior notes due August 2045 at 4.90% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 0 $ 0   995  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount 1,007 $ 1,007      
Repayment of debt $ 1,000        
Stated Interest Rate 4.90% 4.90% 4.90%    
$915 Senior notes due December 2045 at 4.70% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 910 $ 910   894  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 915 $ 915      
Stated Interest Rate 4.70% 4.70% 4.70%    
$1,250 Senior notes due May 2046 at 4.10% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,243 $ 1,243   1,243  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,250 $ 1,250      
Stated Interest Rate 4.10% 4.10% 4.10%    
$1,000 Senior notes due May 2047 at 4.10% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 994 $ 994   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,000 $ 1,000      
Stated Interest Rate 4.10% 4.10% 4.10%    
$640, 4.70%, Senior notes due August 2047 [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 638 $ 638   0  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 640 $ 640      
Stated Interest Rate 4.70% 4.70% 4.70%    
$1,600 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due December 2035 at 2.95% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,004 $ 1,004   992  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 1,600 $ 1,600      
Stated Interest Rate 2.95% 2.95% 2.95%    
$2,000 Junior subordinated convertible debentures due August 2039 At 3.25% [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term Debt $ 1,130 $ 1,130   $ 1,118  
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 2,000 $ 2,000      
Stated Interest Rate 3.25% 3.25% 3.25%    
2017 Senior Notes [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 7,100 $ 7,100      
Currency Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | 2015 AUD-denominated Senior Notes [Member]          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 577 $ 577