Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Cash Flow From (Used in) Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$ 1,225	$ 1,318
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities —
Depreciation	333	315
Amortization of intangible assets	472	491
Share-based compensation	304	281
Trade receivables	(151)	233
Inventories	(410)	(419)
Other, net	(748)	(1,076)
Net Cash From Operating Activities	1,025	1,143
Cash Flow From (Used in) Investing Activities:
Acquisitions of property and equipment	(398)	(380)
Sales (purchases) of other investment securities, net	(28)	(86)
Other	1	4
Net Cash From (Used in) Investing Activities	(425)	(462)
Cash Flow From (Used in) Financing Activities:
Net borrowings (repayments) of short-term debt and other	(127)	(42)
Purchases of common shares	(226)	(540)
Proceeds from stock options exercised	134	62
Dividends paid	(957)	(890)
Net Cash From (Used in) Financing Activities	(1,176)	(1,410)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(36)	8
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(612)	(721)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	6,896	9,882
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$ 6,284	$ 9,161