Leases (Schedule of Maturity of Lease Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2021	$ 109,284
2022	185,790
2023	138,692
2024	133,502
2025	83,210
Remaining	726,103
Total future minimum payments	1,376,581
Less imputed interest	(382,394)
Present value of lease liabilities	994,187
Finance Leases
2021	534
2022	1,068
2023	1,069
2024	1,069
2025	1,069
Remaining	3,472
Total future minimum payments	8,281
Less imputed interest	(1,403)
Present value of lease liabilities	6,878
Total
2021	109,818
2022	186,858
2023	139,761
2024	134,571
2025	84,279
Remaining	729,575
Total future minimum lease payments	1,384,862
Less imputed interest	(383,797)
Present value of lease liabilities	$ 1,001,065

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