At the same time, we have more than doubled the FBI's overseas presence -- now in 44 critical foreign locations -- in order to enhance cooperation with our foreign counterparts.

CNN: Text of Freeh's statement

The targeted gas facility is run by Algeria's state oil company, in cooperation with foreign firms such as Norway's Statoil and Britain's BP.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

The plant is run by Algeria's state oil company, in cooperation with foreign firms such as Norway's Statoil and Britain's BP -- and as such, employed workers from several foreign countries.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS