At least three in the room? Beldar makes an excellent point and chuckle.
But the real story is that it's a snub to his audience. What a condescending, elitist a--hole! And he could tell by looking at the crowd? They didn't look French enough for him? This is risible. I know many folks who way, way outperform flipper's Senate salary and most days you'd never know it the way they dress and conduct themselves.
Stay out there flipping around on your windsurfer Senator -- it's surely the sport of the people.