Derivative Financial Instruments Summary of Effect of Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedge Accounting on Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative	$ (5,586)	$ (8,586)	$ (12,406)	$ (39,962)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(7,010)	335	(14,153)	1,842
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative	(7,251)	(11,100)	5,284	(51,663)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Included Component	(7,251)	(11,100)	5,284	(51,663)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI Excluded Component	0	0	0	0
Interest Rate Swap [Member] \| Interest Income
Derivative [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income	(7,032)	434	(14,189)	2,382
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Included Component	(7,032)	434	(14,189)	2,382
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income Excluded Component	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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