diff --git a/release.sh b/release.sh
index 0c83b6d1..82b55ffe 100755
--- a/release.sh
+++ b/release.sh
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ if [[ $1x = x ]]; then
 else
     TAG=$1
 
-    # If a tag is specified, ensure that that tag is present and checked out.
+    # If a tag is specified, ensure that tag is present and checked out.
     if [[ $TAG != $(git describe) ]]; then
         echo "tag $TAG not checked out"
         exit 1