I was looking through FDIC origins and what congress intended it clearly says maximize the return as well as minimize any los to insurance fund; the FDIC is standing on a half truth LOL
The U.S. Congress has entrusted the FDIC with virtually complete responsibility for resolving failed federally insured depository institutions and has conferred expansive powers to ensure the efficiency of the process. In exercising this significant authority, the FDIC is required by statute to maximize the return on the assets of the failed bank or thrift and to minimize any loss to the insurance funds.