David Gergen actually said...

"The president has got to unlock that now. That's what being elected to the second term."

"I think Gloria is right. The president ought to set the tone. But I also think Speaker Boehner, speaker of the House, he's got to come forward."

"And I think when you're president, it's incumbent upon you... to set the tone for negotiations."

"I think we have no choice. I think Gloria's right. The president ought to set the tone. But I also think Speaker Boehner, speaker of the House, he's got to come forward."