Statement as released by the Office of the Attorney General.

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today released the following statement on today's Senate vote:

"Today is a good day for all those who share my desire to restore confidence in our judges and prosecutors and integrity to our system of justice. Special Prosecutor Gansler will press on, leaving no hate-filled email unread and no ex parte communication uncovered, in our effort to deliver to all Pennsylvanians, the system of justice we deserve rather than the one we now have. I am happy to continue this effort, finish the mission I pledged to carry out and the job for which I was elected to serve."

Senate republicans hold a press event after failing to secure a 2/3 vote to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office.

Questions from reporters.

PA Senate vote to remove Attorney General Kathleen Kane from office fails 29-19.

Roll call vote.

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