Thomas Remengesau Jr.

His Excellency
Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Remengesau in May 2016
7th & 9th President of Palau
In office
17 January 2013 – 21 January 2021
Vice PresidentAntonio Bells
Raynold Oilouch
Preceded byJohnson Toribiong
Succeeded bySurangel Whipps Jr.
In office
1 January 2001 – 15 January 2009
Vice PresidentSandra Pierantozzi
Elias Camsek Chin
Preceded byKuniwo Nakamura
Succeeded byJohnson Toribiong
4th Vice President of Palau
In office
1 January 1993 – 1 January 2001
PresidentKuniwo Nakamura
Preceded byKuniwo Nakamura
Succeeded bySandra Pierantozzi
Minister of Administration of Palau
In office
January 1993 – January 2001
PresidentKuniwo Nakamura
Preceded bySandra Pierantozzi
Succeeded bySandra Pierantozzi
Personal details
Born
Thomas Esang Remengesau Jr.

(1956-02-28) 28 February 1956
Koror, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
(now Palau)
Political partyIndependent
SpouseDebbie Remengesau
Children4 (including TJ Imrur)
Parent(s)Thomas Remengesau Sr.
Ferista Esang Remengesau
RelativesValerie Whipps (Sister)
Surangel Whipps (Brother-in-law)
Alma materGrand Valley State University

Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. (born 28 February 1956) is a Palauan politician. He served as the Palauan president between 2001-2009 and 2013-2021. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations. In sum, Remengesau was elected Vice-President of Palau in 1992 and 1996, then president in 2000, 2004, 2012 and 2016.

Intending to make Palau less dependent upon United States aid, Remengesau has promoted the expansion and growth of tourism in Palau with the slogan "Preserve the Best and Improve the Rest". The "best" refers to Palau's especially bountiful and diverse marine water resources surrounding the islands, and, as a venue of underwater attractions, its reputation among the very top in the world. In foreign affairs, Remengesau has actively advanced Palau's presence in the United Nations, elevating Palau to leadership among the international community through such environmental initiatives as the Micronesian Challenge. He is also a leader among South Pacific nations in advocating awareness of global warming and its effects in the South Pacific Region.

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