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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Target percentage of debt portfolio with fixed interest rates | 75.00%

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