Flash/Actionscript 3 - import/embed XML file for export?

[h=1][FONT=Arial]How do I import or embed an XML file so I can export a 100% independent SWF? My project reads an external XML file for text fields and images. When I export the SWF, none of the images/text will show unless I have the XML file in the same directory. I want a 100% independent SWF without the need for the XML.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Thanks.[/FONT]
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