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Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recoverable Indirect Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Value Added Tax Credit | $ 156.0 | $ 152.3

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