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Derivatives Derivatives (Cash Flow Hedges Recognized In AOCI) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | $ (2.5) | $ 0.5 | $ (105.7) | $ 8.9
Forward Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | 0.0 | 0.0 | (88.1) | 0.0
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | (15.5) | 3.1 | (25.6) | 3.1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | 12.4 | (1.9) | 7.2 | 3.9
Foreign Exchange Contracts on Intercompany Borrowings [Member] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net | $ 0.6 | $ (0.7) | $ 0.8 | $ 1.9

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