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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] |  |  |
Unrealized gain (loss) on Euro-denominated notes, tax expense (benefit) | $ 564 | $ 1,148 | $ (4,555)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax expense (benefit) | 84 | (40) | 0
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts, tax expense (benefit) | 362 | 2,529 | (5,304)
Unrealized gain (loss) on cross currency swaps, tax expense (benefit) | 664 | 323 | 0
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in net income, tax (expense) benefit | $ (2,467) | $ 187 | $ 224

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