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Shareholders' Equity (Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable) (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |  |  |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of Shares | 16,712 | 18,069 | 19,237 | 20,461
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 37.63 | $ 31.57 | $ 28.71 | $ 25.26
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 6 years 3 months 18 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 10,624 | 6,692 | 8,508 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 28.99 |  |  |
Exercise Price $14.62-15.77 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | 14.62 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 15.77 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 2,178 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 15.45 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 3 years 1 month 28 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 2,178 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 15.45 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 3 years 1 month 28 days |  |  |
Exercise Price $17.65-21.05 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | $ 17.65 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 21.05 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 1,174 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 17.67 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 2 years 3 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 1,174 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 17.67 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 2 years 3 days |  |  |
Exercise Price $22.45-23.86 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | $ 22.45 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 23.86 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 3,432 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 23.19 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 3 years 11 months 12 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 3,422 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 23.19 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 3 years 11 months 15 days |  |  |
Exercise Price $27.03-39.15 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | $ 27.03 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 39.15 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 1,815 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 33.65 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 6 years 1 month 2 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 747 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 33.58 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 6 years 1 month 2 days |  |  |
Exercise Price $40.64-53.16 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | $ 40.64 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 53.16 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 4,190 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 45.49 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 8 years 6 months 14 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 2,095 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 45.49 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 8 years 29 days |  |  |
Exercise Price $53.34-71.12 [Member] |  |  |  |
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Lower range | $ 53.34 |  |  |
Upper range | $ 71.12 |  |  |
Number of Shares | 3,923 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 62.01 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 9 years 18 days |  |  |
Number of Shares | 1,008 |  |  |
Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per Share) | $ 53.39 |  |  |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years) | 8 years 1 month 20 days |  |  |

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