Actually, belay that order.

README.md

@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ Example of how that might be implemented:
 
 ### Always use HTTPS
 
-Any new API should use — and ideally require — [HTTPS encryption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Secure) (using TLS/SSL). HTTPS provides:
+Any new API should use and require [HTTPS encryption](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Secure) (using TLS/SSL). HTTPS provides:
 
 * **Security**. The contents of the request are encrypted across the Internet.
 * **Authenticity**. A stronger guarantee that a client is communicating with the real API.