Impact `` will be staggering , '' says State Department official . The U.S. has been trying to get the Syrian government and its allies to agree on a political transition in Syria for more than two years. Official praises last week 's increase in contributions from international community .
Impact `` will be staggering , '' says State Department official . United States looking at ways to divert Pakistan aid to flood recovery . Official praises last week 's increase in contributions from international community .