Commitments and Contingencies - Lease and Insurance (Details) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Insurance
Insurance coverage, acts of terrorism	$ 1

The amount of coverage per occurrence against acts of terrorism maintained by the entity.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration