Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimate for which the risk of loss is more than remote but not probable	$ 1

Estimate for which the risk of loss is more than remote but not probable

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