My pessimism about a legislative solution coming out of the current Congress is tempered by some hopeful developments elsewhere.

FORBES: Fixing 'Too Big To Tolerate' Banks

All of them have talked to Pentagon officials and the administration believes that this requires a durable, legislative solution, and is pursing that in Congress.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

If there's a change in that disposition, the President is very happy to engage with Congress to achieve the kind of legislative solution that is absolutely required.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing