This can be seen as a reassertion of the Stalinist Zhdanov Doctrine. His reassertion of the doctrine of justification by faith elicited a strong reaction from Gardiner. Maier became a chief spokesman for the vigorous reassertion of classic Christianity. This revival was seen as an integral part of the reassertion of Kalmyk culture. A second independence movement developed, along with a reassertion of Quebec's French language and identity. Regardless, many considered his work a reassertion of control over the federal budget. Another factor was the reassertion of the Treasury Department's opposition to the program.