>> he said that he, over the weekend, he would be interviewing some candidates from his sort list. while he spoke to the top aide, it is unclear he interviewed any of the candidates. >> after spending time speaking to key allies and advisors about the crucial appointment. the president telling reporters he narrowed his list to five main finalists. >> we have to pick a great one. we have to pick one that will be there for 40 years or 45 years. >> the washington post report says that the president told advisors that said he is looking for a candidate who is