Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	$ 14,133,935,000		$ 14,133,935,000		$ 13,638,136,000
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(6,651,035,000)		(6,651,035,000)		(6,090,613,000)
Property, plant and equipment, net	7,482,900,000		7,482,900,000		7,547,523,000
Depreciation expense	$ 209,900,000	$ 226,700,000	$ 628,800,000	$ 671,200,000

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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