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Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid | $ 1.029 | $ 0.943 | $ 0.812
Cash dividends paid on preferred stock (per share) | $ 1.125 | $ 1.500 | $ 1.500
Stock dividend rate (percent) | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00%

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