Long-Term Debt - Repayments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt		$ 2,275
Term loan \| Tranche B 2027 Term Loan
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 700
Senior Notes \| 5.375% Senior Notes due 2025
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.375%
Repayments of debt	$ 800
Senior Notes \| 5.250% Senior Notes due 2026
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.25%
Repayments of debt	$ 775

Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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