diff --git a/code/modules/admin/topic.dm b/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
index 838415ffd9..5e8fe119cf 100644
--- a/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/admin/topic.dm
@@ -1810,7 +1810,6 @@
 			message_admins("[src.owner] decided not to answer [key_name(H)]'s CentCom request.")
 			return
 
-		to_chat(src.owner, "You sent [input] to [H] via a secure channel.")
 		log_admin("[src.owner] replied to [key_name(H)]'s CentCom message with the message [input].")
 		message_admins("[src.owner] replied to [key_name(H)]'s CentCom message with: \"[input]\"")
 		to_chat(H, "You hear something crackle in your ears for a moment before a voice speaks.  \"Please stand by for a message from Central Command.  Message as follows. [input].  Message ends.\"")