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Using "that" v. "that that"

Which is preferable as 'correct' English --

"I've since realized that that won't be necessary"

-or-

"I've since realized that won't be necessary"

-- ?

I prefer the first ("that that"), but also think that it can appear to be an unintended duplication when written rather than spoken.

Thanks.