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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jan. 16, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Jul. 23, 2015
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6.750% senior unsecured notes |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt issued, aggregate principal amount |  | $ 750,000 | $ 750,000 |
Debt instrument, stated rate |  |  |  | 6.75%
Subsequent Event | 7.75% senior unsecured notes |  |  |  |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Debt issued, aggregate principal amount | $ 750,000 |  |  |
Debt instrument, stated rate | 7.75% |  |  |
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net of discount | $ 738,900 |  |  |
Proceeds to repay unsecured debt principal, accrued interest and tender premium | $ 554,800 |  |  |

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