Thomas Remengesau Jr.



Thomas Esang "Tommy" Remengesau Jr. (born 28 February 1956) is a Palauan politician who has been the ninth President of Palau since 2013. He originally served as the seventh president from 2001 to 2009. He also served as a Senator in the Palau National Congress between his two administrations.

Quotes

 * Our collective commitment to leave no country behind also demands that we (United Nations) end our exclusion of Taiwan and its 23 million people.
 * Thomas Remengesau Jr. (2019) cited in: "Allies voice support for Taiwan's inclusion in U.N. activities" in Focus Taiwan, 26 September 2019.
 * Statement made during the General Debate of the 74th general assembly of the United Nations, 25 September 2019.


 * Taiwan's universal health insurance program is a model for the world. Her support for Palau is an example of the power partnership in realizing universal health coverage.
 * Thomas Remengesau Jr. (2019) cited in: "Taiwan thanks Nauru, Palau for support" in Focus Taiwan, 28 September 2019.
 * Statement made during the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage, 23 September 2019.