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Shareholders' Equity (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)
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First Quarter 2019 Repurchase Program |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Authorized repurchase amount | $ 200
Second Quarter 2018 Repurchase Program |
Class of Stock [Line Items] |
Remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 25

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