Statements made regarding their official conduct were only actionable if made with actual malice, meaning a knowing or reckless disregard for the truth.
The enemy is clearly delineated: he is a perfect model of malice, a kind of amoral superman sinister, ubiquitous, powerful, cruel, sensual, luxury-loving.
Furthermore, to collect compensatory damages, a public official or public figure must prove actual malice (knowing falsity or reckless disregard for the truth).