diff --git a/libgnomeui.spec b/libgnomeui.spec
index b20250e..96dbbca 100644
--- a/libgnomeui.spec
+++ b/libgnomeui.spec
@@ -123,8 +123,6 @@ environment.
 %setup -q
 %patch1 -p1 -b .too-many-bug-buddies
 
-tar xzf %{SOURCE1}
-
 %build
 %configure --disable-gtk-doc
 export tagname=CC