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Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) | Jun. 30, 2021
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Capital Securities Due 2066 [Member] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Interest rate | 7.00%
Capital Securities Due 2067 [Member] |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Interest rate | 6.05%

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