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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) $ in Billions | Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)
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ASU No. 2018-02 |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |
Stranded tax effects in AOCI elected not to reclassify | $ 1.2

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