Conservatives also accuse tech firms of suppressing conservative views and abusing their powers when it comes to free speech.
"I'll just cut to the chase - big tech is out to get conservatives," said Congressman Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio.
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The companies pushed back against those arguments during the much anticipated congressional hearing, in which they appeared by remote video.
"Scrutiny is reasonable and appropriate," Apple boss Tim Cook said in prepared remarks. "But we make no concession on the facts."
In his prepared remarks, Mr Bezos said his firm faced significant competition from firms such as Walmart.
"I love garage entrepreneurs—I was one. But, just like the world needs small companies, it also needs large ones. There are things small companies simply can't do," he said.
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