Luis H. Lajara. Photo elnuevodiario.com.do
SANTO DOMINGO. - The new Navy Chief of Staff today pledged not to talk to press unless he has evidence to prevent harming reputations, when asked if that branch has “cells” of sailors involved in the killing of seven Colombians in Paya, Bani.
Homero Lajara said the Navy, like the other military branches, is going through a purge as the situation merits and as president Leonel Fernandez ordered. “We took possession Saturday and we’ve been in the post just 48 hours, and we don’t want make statements that aren’t backed by evidence to not affect reputations.”
The official asked the press to understanding because “there are situations that cannot be taken to the public light, since the investigation could get mired.”
The new Navy chief, interviewed after a mass in the Cathedral to mark the Police’s 73rd anniversary, said he’ll have a warm and supportive relation with the press.
Written by: josean, 2 Mar 2009 1:29 PM
From: United States
"said he’ll have a warm and supportive relation with the press."
Congratulations on your promotion Sir, we will hold you to your promise!
From: United States
Is that less talk more secrecy?
It's March 2nd... By March 21 he'll say this same crap again.
From: Spain, Ibiza, Minorca, Mallorca
Cuida'o que viene La Jara!
It's ringing true all over again.
This time on DR soil, not NYC!
Llego La Jara y se acabo el relajo.
Written by: belly51, 2 Mar 2009 2:00 PM
From: Dominican Republic, San Francisco y Houston,TX
I like the less talk more work attitude here i just hope is really that.
Written by: generoso, 2 Mar 2009 2:55 PM
From: United States, DR
Admiral Lajara son of ex-Navy Chief Lajara Burgos has an earned reputation of being a tough cookie, just like his dad was, and has fine genes.
He worked closely with the US military advisors with the MAAG forces in DR, and has a lot of US training experience.
He is certainly a welcome addition as Naval chief and will be setting example as his fine record shows.
My congratulations to you, Sir.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
Let's not get carried away. Every man has his price.
Written by: generoso, 2 Mar 2009 8:55 PM
From: United States, DR
WalterPolo
And what other words of wisdom you may offer to the readers?
Men of honor do not have a price.
From: United States
Mire..!!! Identifíquese,carajo!!!
From: United States, Orange County, California
He is kind of fat. He needs to start working out and be an example of well-fitted military.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
pleasantly plump !
Written by: generoso, 3 Mar 2009 10:10 AM
From: United States, DR
GC2
Welcome back, I was going to write the same comment!
He looks like a clone of his dad.
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
well generally speaking father son high command people have a lot of integrity ie.MacArthur and MacCain as they have been raised with a very high sense of ethics let us hope so in this case .....thanks Prof
Written by: josean, 3 Mar 2009 1:51 PM
From: United States
Mac Arthur; Tell that to the men of the "Bonus Army!"
Mac Cain; Remember the Keating Five or the wife he abandoned after she had a disfiguring car accident! She waited for him to return from Vietnam, nursed him back to health and then he dumped her for rich spring chicken!
Written by: generoso, 3 Mar 2009 2:21 PM
From: United States, DR
josean
Yep, he was sad for a week and then happy for 30 years. Good move by McCain! Dump the ugly and lame ones, quick!
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
Famous photo of general Mac standing on a curb after rousting the bonus marchers with his aide de camp Major Dwight Eisenhower....Big Macs life went from being born into the bow and arrow culture of Fort Leavenworth Kansas all the way to nuclear weapons both he and his Father were Medal of Honour winners
From: United States
I am retired American Navy and met this man while I was shopping at the Navy Exchange in Jacksonville, FL, and can accurately describe him as one of the nicest men I have ever met. He is extremely knowedable about his allies and the American Navy, our chat was extremely pleasant and he was very impressed with Jacksonville, FL and the American Navy, and the Navy of the Dominican Republic should count itself blessed to have such a excellent man in charge of it.
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Congratulations on your promotion Sir, we will hold you to your promise!
Is that less talk more secrecy?
It's March 2nd... By March 21 he'll say this same crap again.
It's ringing true all over again.
This time on DR soil, not NYC!
Llego La Jara y se acabo el relajo.
He worked closely with the US military advisors with the MAAG forces in DR, and has a lot of US training experience.
He is certainly a welcome addition as Naval chief and will be setting example as his fine record shows.
My congratulations to you, Sir.
And what other words of wisdom you may offer to the readers?
Men of honor do not have a price.
Welcome back, I was going to write the same comment!
He looks like a clone of his dad.
Mac Cain; Remember the Keating Five or the wife he abandoned after she had a disfiguring car accident! She waited for him to return from Vietnam, nursed him back to health and then he dumped her for rich spring chicken!
Yep, he was sad for a week and then happy for 30 years. Good move by McCain! Dump the ugly and lame ones, quick!