To answer your question as best I can about who would be penalized, in my opinion this would re-enter the port-of-entry note type of problem into the system. People who could be very vulnerable, unable to talk about their experiences, would then have some notes that followed them through the whole process, which could be held up to say, “Why didn't you say this?“ or “You said something a little differently. You're not credible. We don't believe you. You're not a refugee.”
On March 11th, 2010. See this statement in context.