Charge Bezner, First Lady Valeria Toribiong, President Johnson Toribiong and Charge’s wife, Kuniko Yasuda at the inauguration of President Toribiong on January 15. President Toribiong in his inaugural speech thanked the United States for its support and contribution.
On January 22, 2008, The United States takes great pleasure in presenting to the government of Palau a check in the amount of $ 54,307.84, partial proceeds from this very successful United States law enforcement action.