The goal was to restore the status quo ante, the golden age, not to surpass it, because it could not be surpassed.

其目标是恢复以前的状态，即黄金时代，而不是超越它，因为它不可能被超越。

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The Center for Security Policy has, from the outset of the Gulf crisis, called on the United States government to move against the impetus behind this act of aggression Saddam Hussein, himself and not simply attempt to restore the Kuwaiti status quo ante.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center for Security Policy | Center Welcomes Sen. Lugar��s Leadership On Need To Topple Saddam Hussein

The Center for Security Policy has, from the outset of the Gulf crisis, called on the United States government to move against the impetus behind this act of aggression -- Saddam Hussein, himself -- and not simply attempt to restore the Kuwaiti status quo ante.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy