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Aggregate dividends paid during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.

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Amount of cash outflow in the form of ordinary dividends to common shareholders of the parent entity.

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Stockholders' Equity (Dividends) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock dividends				$ 199,146	$ 185,629
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)		$ 0.550	$ 0.530	$ 1.100	$ 1.060
DRIP [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock dividends		$ 99,745	$ 92,878	$ 199,146	$ 185,629
Common stock dividends per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.550	$ 0.530	$ 1.100	$ 1.060
Subsequent event
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.5650