Thomas Remengesau Jr.

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His Excellency Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Remengesau in May 2016
7th and 9th President of Palau
In office 17 January 2013 – 21 January 2021
Vice President	Antonio Bells Raynold Oilouch
Preceded by	Johnson Toribiong
Succeeded by	Surangel Whipps Jr.
In office 1 January 2001 – 15 January 2009
Vice President	Sandra Pierantozzi Elias Camsek Chin
Preceded by	Kuniwo Nakamura
Succeeded by	Johnson Toribiong
4th Vice President of Palau
In office 1 January 1993 – 1 January 2001
President	Kuniwo Nakamura
Preceded by	Kuniwo Nakamura
Succeeded by	Sandra Pierantozzi
Minister of Administration of Palau
In office January 1993 – January 2001
President	Kuniwo Nakamura
Preceded by	Sandra Pierantozzi
Succeeded by	Sandra Pierantozzi
Personal details
Born	Thomas Esang Remengesau Jr. (1956-02-28) 28 February 1956 (age 68) Koror, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (now Palau)
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Debbie Remengesau
Children	4 (including TJ Imrur)
Parent(s)	Thomas Remengesau Sr. Ferista Esang Remengesau
Relatives	Valerie Whipps (Sister) Surangel Whipps (Brother-in-law)
Alma mater	Grand Valley State University

Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. (born 28 February 1956^[1]) is a Palauan politician; in 2013 he was elected the ninth president of Palau and was re-elected to that office in 2016. Previously he served as the seventh president of the island nation from 2001 to 2009. He served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations.^[2] 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.