diff --git a/bot.py b/bot.py
index ec2115e..67529cf 100644
--- a/bot.py
+++ b/bot.py
@@ -128,10 +128,6 @@ async def reply(self, update: Update, context: ContextTypes.DEFAULT_TYPE):
             if reply_spec is not None:
                 self.trace(f'bot sends reply {reply_spec.reply}')
                 await update.message.reply_text(reply_spec.reply)
-                context.bot.send_message(
-                    chat_id=update.message.chat_id,
-                    text=reply_spec.reply
-                )
 
     def run(self):
         self.trace('Starting bot...')