diff --git a/specification/proposals_intro.rst b/specification/proposals_intro.rst
index 9ae71a2ad..fe32cba52 100644
--- a/specification/proposals_intro.rst
+++ b/specification/proposals_intro.rst
@@ -83,9 +83,9 @@ follows:
   resolved.
 - The FCP will then begin and last for 5 days, giving anyone else some time to
   speak up before it concludes. On its conclusion, the disposition of the FCP
-  will be carried out. If, however, sufficient reasoning for the FCP not to
-  conclude is raised, the FCP can be cancelled and the MSC will continue to
-  evolve accordingly.
+  will be carried out. If sufficient reasoning against the disposition is is
+  raised, the FCP can be cancelled and the MSC will continue to evolve
+  accordingly.
 - Once your proposal has been accepted and merged, it is time to submit the
   actual change to the Specification that your proposal reasoned about. This is
   known as a spec PR. However in order for your spec PR to be accepted, you