@theoldhippie and lettmoris... (Por dios elige otro nombre), I really don't think he does speak Spanish that well. He has some knowledge of the theocratic language, but on the streets of Washington Heights or The Bronx he would be lost....not to speak of Santo Domingo.
Anyway, the first time he was in the DR, the opening of the branch, 95 or 96, I met him, and he nor his wife understood a word, but ok that is a long time ago. He would stay at our missionary-home for the weekend but I think the branch didn't like the idea. Th guy is or was relaxed ..