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Senior Notes - Summary of Principle Terms of Senior Notes (Details) - Senior Notes $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
2024 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument
Par value (in millions)	$ 400.0	[1]
Stated coupon	4.25%	[1]
2025 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument
Par value (in millions)	$ 350.0	[1]
Stated coupon	3.50%	[1]
2042 Senior Notes
Debt Instrument
Par value (in millions)	$ 200.0
Stated coupon	6.375%
[1] The 2024 and 2025 senior notes may be redeemed at any time, in whole or in part, at a make-whole redemption price plus accrued and unpaid interest.

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