so very good conversation. we ll see where it goes from here. reporter: for now, aides say, the president-elect continues to weigh all options. the president-elect is really taking these meetings very seriously. he wants to make sure that he s making the absolute best decision for all of the different positions. reporter: including close adviser and one-time clear front-runner rudy giuliani. but the secretary of state position far from the only decision outstanding. the president-elect today meeting with fran townsend, a possible homeland security secretary, and john alison, a treasury secretary candidate. and wolf, as everybody starts to pay attention or continues to pay attention to the secretary of state race, advisers telling cnn it s likely other cabinet picks my come first like treasury or homeland security. but no question about it, it is that state department position