diff --git a/.github/workflows/first-response.yml b/.github/workflows/first-response.yml
index 7eddfc3..6894611 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/first-response.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/first-response.yml
@@ -11,12 +11,12 @@ jobs:
   first-response:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/github-script@v7
+      - uses: actions/github-script@v8
         with:
           script: |
             await github.rest.issues.createComment({
               owner: context.repo.owner,
               repo: context.repo.repo,
               issue_number: context.issue.number,
-              body: Thanks for opening this request. A maintainer will review it within 24 to 48 hours.
+              body: 'Thanks for opening this request. A maintainer will review it within 24 to 48 hours.'
             });
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