Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Supplemental cash flow information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

	For the Three Months Ended
	February 28, 2019		March 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	399,350	$	322,769
Income tax payments (refunds), net	$	7,205	$	(1,918	)