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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Cash dividends declared | $ 1.24 | $ 1.20 | $ 1.16
Common Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage |  |  | 10.00%

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