But he wants to keep talking to the administration in the hope of finding "acceptable solutions".
Democracies may be able to find acceptable solutions to some of the problems posed.
"Through respect, through dialogue, through negotiations, we can in fact reach mutually acceptable solutions, implement mutually acceptable solutions, prove that the naysayers were always wrong, and therefore move towards a world in which diplomacy – not force, not pressure – will prevail".
We have little to offer in the way of acceptable solutions for the problems of the Palestinian Arabs.
The Kremlin, in its statement today, said only that the two leaders had agreed to "find mutually acceptable solutions to problematic questions".
Some, however, think that New Jersey's child welfare agency and its social workers are not the most adept at finding acceptable solutions for foster teenagers.
But we have proven that we are capable of understanding each other's positions, and are ready to find mutually acceptable solutions.
"We hope the E.U. will further show their sincerity and show flexibility, through consultations to find mutually acceptable solutions," the statement said.
Karl does so and then surrenders to the authorities, having decided that terrorism and criminal behaviour are not acceptable solutions to human injustice.
The Chinese strongly criticised the EU decision on solar panels, voicing "resolute opposition", adding that "We hope the EU will further show their sincerity and show flexibility, through consultations to find mutually acceptable solutions".
The anti-GM lobby sees red mist, the pro-GM lobby seemingly wants to roll out the red carpet and others see GM as a red herring, a distraction from other (more easily acceptable) solutions to our huge food challenges.
