Income Taxes - Components of net income before income taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands  | 
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Dec. 31, 2018  | 
Dec. 31, 2017  | 
Dec. 31, 2016  | 
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| Components Of Net Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
| Net income before income taxes | $ 969,310 | $ 770,614 | $ 640,303 | 
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| Components Of Net Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
| Net income before income taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
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| Components Of Net Income Before Income Taxes [Line Items] | |||
| Net income before income taxes | $ 969,310 | $ 770,614 | $ 640,303 | 
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