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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Net Of Tax Attributable To Parent Unrealized Loss Gains | $ (10,416) | $ (2,050) | $ 3,177 | $ 16,885
Interest Rate Swap |  |  |  |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Net Of Tax Attributable To Parent Unrealized Loss Gains | (1,769) | 1,763 | 1,527 | 3,455
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] |  |  |  |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Reclassification From Aoci Current Period Net Of Tax Attributable To Parent Unrealized Loss Gains | $ (7,761) | $ (2,013) | $ 5,946 | $ 17,175

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