Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Michael Portillo
Born: May 26, 1953 (age 71)
Bio: Michael Denzil Xavier Portillo is a British journalist, broadcaster, and former Member of Parliament, Deputy Conservative Party leader and Cabinet Minister.
Known for:
- Great British Railway Journeys (Since 2010)
- Great Continental Railway Journeys (Since 2012)
- This Week (Since 2003)
- Great American Railroad Journeys (Since 2016)
- Christianity: A History (Since 2009)