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Summary of Signficant Accounting Policies Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Oct. 25, 2019
Treasury Stock [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares | 10.9 | 2.3 |  |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 1,000,000 | $ 500,000 |  | $ 500,000
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock | 291,813 | $ 60,000 | $ 0 |
Stock Repurchase Program Remaining Authorized Repurchases, Amount | $ 648,000 |  |  |

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