The American Library Association says it remains committed to supporting libraries and librarians in all states, days after the Montana State Library Commission cut ties with the group for electing a self-described "Marxist lesbian" as president.

In a statement, the ALA defended the election of Emily Drabinski as the organization's president after the members of the MSLC said that their commitment to the Constitution obligated them to disassociate with the organization. Drabinski's election, the organization said, was due to its commitment to diversity.

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"The value placed on ensuring diversity in perspective and background is evident in ALA’s democratic electoral process," the organization said in a lengthy statement. "ALA presidents are elected by its membership to serve a term of one year and make decisions facing the membership in concert with a 15-member elected executive board and a 131-member elected council."

The impetus for the withdrawal, which was finalized Tuesday, was a tweet by Drabinski that described herself as a "Marxist lesbian." After the Montana commission withdrew, Drabinski tweeted, "That is not the Montana — or Montanans — I know."

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The ALA listed the wide range of resources and services that it provides to libraries across the country and noted that Montana libraries have received more than $218,000 in grants from the national organization.

"Despite the decision in Montana this week, ALA remains committed to providing essential support, resources, and opportunities for every library and library worker in every state and territory across the nation to help them better serve their communities," the organization said.