diff --git a/backupbot.py b/backupbot.py
index 83e8991..148e33d 100755
--- a/backupbot.py
+++ b/backupbot.py
@@ -202,7 +202,6 @@ def list_files(snapshot, path):
     if path:
         cmd.append(path)
     try:
-        restic.cat.config()
         output = restic.internal.command_executor.execute(cmd)
     except ResticFailedError as error:
         if 'no snapshot found' in str(error):