Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized net holding gain on securities available-for-sale, Tax expense	$ 6,290	$ 4,232

Other Comprehensive Income Loss Available For Sale Securities Including Reclassification Adjustment Tax

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